The FNCS Major 2 2025 Grand Finals came to a thrilling conclusion, crowning seven new champions across Fortnite's competitive regions. With trios returning to the spotlight after a year of duos, the tournament showcased not only raw mechanical skill, but also deep team chemistry and strategic brilliance, setting the stage perfectly for the upcoming FNCS Global Championship.
Beyond the gameplay, Major 2 shattered viewership expectations, proving once again Fortnite’s dominance in the esports world:
- Europe:
- Peak Viewers: 362,370
- Average Viewers: 247,222
- Hours Watched: 2,080,778
- Most watched match: Round 12
- North America:
- Peak Viewers: 353,141
- Average Viewers: 120,710
- Hours Watched: 2,756,193
- Most watched match: Round 12
Fans around the world tuned in to watch established veterans and up-and-coming talents battle it out for a share of the prize pool and a golden ticket to the Global Championship. Each region crowned a new champion, building anticipation for the final showdown later this year.
Europe: Gentle Mates and Team HavoK Take the Crown
The European throne was seized by Vayak3kk (Gentle Mates), Pixie (Team HavoK), and MariusCOW (Gentle Mates). After a strong Group Stage showing, the trio dominated the Grand Finals, walking away with $180,000 and direct qualification to the Global Championship.
Close behind them was the Danish powerhouse of Tjino, PabloWingu, and Fredoxie, followed by Poland's emerging stars pixx, Demus, and Darm.
Meanwhile, P1ng, Wox, and Malibuca maintained their elite status with a fourth-place finish, having already secured their Worlds ticket in Major 1.
1ST FNCS GRAND FINALS ($180.000) w/ @pixiefnbr @MariusCOW 🐐🐐QUALED LYON LAN
— M8 Vanyak3k (@vanyak3kk) April 27, 2025
Thanks everyone for support ❤️@gentlemates #M8WIN 🩶🩷 pic.twitter.com/9JYIOHRnQp
NA Central: Ritual, Cold, and Peterbot Complete the Comeback
After falling just short in Major 1, Ritual (XSET), Cold (Twisted Minds), and Peterbot (Team Falcons) came back stronger, clinching the Major 2 title with confidence and precision.
The superstar trio of Clix, Higgs (both XSET), and Eomzo (Elite Esports) finished second, while Reet, Cooper, and Curly showcased resilience to round out the podium. NA Central’s depth was on full display, with Major 1 champions Ajers, Acorn, and Pollo placing fifth.
5X FNCS CHAMPION ($180,000) @coldfv @RitualFPS @RazZzero0oFN @FalconsEsport pic.twitter.com/oAJb1wV4Ck
— Peterbot (@PeterbotFN) April 28, 2025
NA West: Future Talent Rises to the Top
Ark, Sxhool, and Salko (Future Talent) rose above the competition to earn the sole Global Championship spot for NA West, along with $45,000 in prize money. Major 1 winners Bacca, Parz, and PXMP continued their strong form but had to settle for second this time.
🥇1ST PLACE FNCS GRANDS ($45000) QUALED LAN 🇫🇷
— ft ark (@arkfpsx) April 28, 2025
ty for the people who believed in me i love you guys ❤️@FutureTalentGG @salkofnbr @sxhoolfn pic.twitter.com/7lKVnz9KnL
Asia: A New Trio Takes Charge
Asia crowned fresh champions as Raito (EDGE), Razl (LYNX e-sports), and Kimkana edged out the competition to win the region’s Major 2 title and qualification spot. Former winners like Rise, yuma, and Koyota (ZETA DIVISION) slipped to fifth place, setting the stage for a dramatic Major 3.
FNCSグランドファイナル1位🥇(💲27000)@Razlwkey @kimkanafn まじで嬉しい最強すぎた pic.twitter.com/M1dHzYTO2X
— らいと (@EDGEraito) April 27, 2025
Middle East: Back-to-Back Glory for 5aald, FKS, and Hero
The Middle East saw its reigning kings strengthen their dynasty. 5aald (Glory Esports), FKS, and Hero (Al Ula) repeated their Major 1 success, proving their dominance is no fluke. Second-place finishers Snowy, saad, and Rew earned their own Global Championship spot, keeping the competition fierce.
1ST FNCS GRAND FINALS BACK TO BACK ($27,000) 🥇
— AlUla FKS (@IIFKS_) April 27, 2025
4X FNCS CHAMPION 🏆🥶@PowerOfHero @5aldxihkx @CaptorFN pic.twitter.com/v3JR3UFBU5
Oceania: Danath, Mace, and Skits Stay Unbeaten
In Oceania, Danath (Frantik Esports), Mace (Armour Esports), and Skits (Team Vanish) once again proved unstoppable, claiming back-to-back Major victories and locking in their spot at the Global Championship. Runners-up Resignz, alex, and Anon also punched their ticket, ensuring Oceania will have strong contenders at Worlds.
3X FNCS CHAMPION 🥇 ($27,000)@FrantikGG pic.twitter.com/NTvhkCJL3z
— FTK danath (@danathv3) April 27, 2025
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