The FNCS Grand Finals have concluded with an incredible tournament. The main questions were whether Clicks and Veno could maintain their lead or if Peterbot and Poyo would finish their legendary run. Who qualified for the LAN event? Surprisingly, names like Tayson and Mero missed out on the LAN event. What went wrong, and what happens next? Additionally, the EU finals came down to the wire between Vico’s team and Chapix’s team, marking one of the most exciting FNCS finishes in a long time. This overview addresses the question: what happens next?
Will there be an FNCS next season, and will major teams like Mongraal and MrSavage compete? Spoiler alert: Mongraal and MrSavage did not qualify for the LAN event. Does this mean they are quitting, or will they continue competing?
NA Finals: FNCS Day One Recap
Day one of the NA finals set the stage for one of the most dramatic finishes in FNCS history, affecting both NA and EU regions. Clicks and Veno finished day one in first place with 334 points, closely followed by Peterbot and Puyo with 313 points. Peterbot and Puyo had an impressive performance in the last three games, gaining momentum for day two. Unfortunately, Clicks and Veno had an unfortunate game six due to Zyron Sha’s team changing their strategy, impacting Clicks and Veno by breaking the med vending machine pivotal to their strategy. This incident caused significant controversy and speculation about Clicks and Veno being contested in day two.
NA Finals: Day Two Recap
Despite rumors, Clicks and Veno were not heavily contested on day two. However, Peterbot and Puyo finished first, rounding out an impressive chapter with 839 points. Clicks and Veno dropped to fourth place despite holding the lead for most of day two. Batman Booger and Rapid finished second with 760 points, with one less game played due to internet issues. Acorn and Cold also had a strong day two, winning two games and proving they could have contended for the win with more games.
LAN Qualification and Results
The top 12 teams qualified for the LAN event, with notable performances from Trashy and Threats, Dukes and Spayde, and Muzz and EpicWhale. Despite their efforts, major players like Tayson and Mero, Blaha and Mixon, and Pink missed out on qualification. The EU invasion resulted in only Veno qualifying for the LAN event, raising questions about the perceived dominance of EU players.
EU FNCS Finals Recap
The EU finals were equally thrilling, with Vico and Flixie maintaining their lead to win with 863 points. Chapix and Tini made a strong push with a seven-elimination win in the final game but fell short. Vico set a record for the most eliminations in an EU Grand Finals with 43. Vico and Flixie’s wholesome reaction to their win highlighted the significance of their achievement.
Razzu, the coach of both Peterbot and Puyo, and Vico and Flixie, achieved an unprecedented feat by coaching the winning teams in both the NA and EU regions. Razzu’s contributions to their success underscore the importance of effective coaching in competitive Fortnite.