BLAST has signed a multi-year agreement with Epic Games, the prominent American video game company. This groundbreaking partnership will see BLAST Esports taking the charge of the highly anticipated Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) and Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) from 2024 onwards.

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BLAST’s Deal With Epic Games To Host Fortnite And Rocket League Championship

This collaboration signifies a monumental expansion for BLAST, already a titan in esports with successful ventures in Counter-Strike and Rainbow Six Siege. Under the terms of the deal, BLAST will oversee four major esports titles, including CS2, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League, and the immensely popular Fortnite. Notably, BLAST has proven expertise in managing competitive Fortnite events, exemplified by their successful execution of the 2021 FNCS All-Star Showdown and FNCS Grand Royale.

A significant highlight of this partnership is BLAST's exclusive control over the operations of both FNCS and RLCS. This spans event production, marketing, and commercial rights for competitive broadcasts and events of these high-profile championships. Leo Matlock, BLAST's Chief Business Officer, voiced his enthusiasm about this collaboration with Epic Games, emphasizing its pivotal role in shaping the future of competitive gaming. 

He expressed immense pride in announcing this momentous multi-year deal with Epic Games. This partnership represents the future of competitive gaming, where organizations like BLAST collaborate with world-leading publishers to create incredible experiences for players and teams, showcased to fans globally.

Matlock's positive outlook extends to the inclusion of FNCS and RLCS under the BLAST umbrella, marking a significant stride towards positive change in esports. He underlines BLAST's commitment to growth and collaboration with industry giants like Epic Games, emphasizing that pioneering positive change in esports has always been part of the BLAST DNA. According to him, this announcement is an amazing continuation of that journey. 

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As BLAST gears up for a transformative 2024, it not only welcomes new games to its esports repertoire but also extends its reach to fresh regions. The recent announcement of their new IP, The Draft, in collaboration with Nodwin Gaming, signals BLAST's commitment to uplifting the CS2 scene in India and Pakistan. The Draft promises open qualifiers, group stages, and a spectacular Super Six LAN event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, featuring a substantial $50,000 prize pool.