Fornite Ranked is here in patch v24.40

This week's Fortnite patch notes for update v24.40 introduce the new ranked mode into the game
Fornite Ranked is here in patch v24.40
Fornite Ranked is here in patch v24.40 /

Fortnite’s next major patch is here, and update 24.40 is a big one, introducing ranked mode to Battle Royal and Zero Build. While it has controversially removed trios matches, the new ranked mode promises to add a new layer to Fortnite’s main modes. This is a big feature with a lot of detail, so we’ll cover it all in our full Fortnite 24.40 patch notes so you can lay out your path to the top.

Fortnite Ranked explained – Fortnite 24.40 patch notes

Fortnite Ranked ranks
Fortnite Ranked has 18 ranks for you to progress through

When matchmaking the game’s main menu, you now activate a new “Ranked” switch which will matchmake you with players of similar ranks to you. When playing for the first time after this patch, you need to play one match in Ranked and you’ll be given a starting rank based on your recent performance in matches.

The ranks work as follows:

  • Bronze 1-3
  • Silver 1-3
  • Gold 1-3
  • Platinum 1-3
  • Diamond 1-3
  • Elite
  • Champion
  • Unreal

If you reach “Unreal” rank, you will no longer be able to rank down for the remainder of the season and you’ll get access to a leaderboard ranking all the Unreal players instead.

If you log into Fortnite for the very first time after this update, you will need to “Outlast 500 players” in non-ranked matches before you can compete in Ranked games.

Starting with the Console Champions Cup on May 23, competitive Fortnite events will now have rank requirements to enter. In Console Champions Cup’s case, you’ll need to be Platinum 1 or higher.

Fortnite Ranked – How to rank up

Fortnite Ranked info
Fortnite patch v24.40 lets you play Ranked in Solos, Duos, or Squads

As you may expect, two major factors will determine how much rank progress you make in a match:

  • Your overall placement
  • The number of eliminations you scored

However, the “number of eliminations” factor is further broken down, as eliminations late in a match will be more valuable than those early, and the rank of the player you eliminated will also be taken into account.

Fortnite Ranked Season Zero – Fortnite 24.40 patch notes

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2
Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4 will be Season Zero for Ranked mode

Starting now, Fortnite Ranked is in “Season Zero”, which will last until the end of the upcoming Chapter 4 Season 3. This season is expected to start on June 9, but we don’t currently know the end date. From there it will follow the regular season schedule.


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RYAN WOODROW

Ryan Woodrow is Guides Editor for GLHF based in London, England. He has a particular love for JRPGs and the stories they tell. His all-time favorite JRPGs are the Xenoblade Chronicles games because of the highly emotive and philosophy-driven stories that hold great meaning. Other JRPGs he loves in the genre are Persona 5 Royal, Octopath Traveler, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Nier Automata, and Pokémon. He also regularly dives deep into the indie scene trying to find hidden gems and innovative ideas. Some of his favorite indie games include FTL: Faster Than Light, Thomas Was Alone, Moonlighter, Phantom Abyss, and Towerfall Ascension. More of his favorite games are Minecraft, Super Mario Odyssey, Stardew Valley, Skyrim, and XCOM 2. He has a first-class degree in Games Studies from Staffordshire University and has written for several sites such as USA Today's ForTheWin, Game Rant, The Sun, and KeenGamer. Email: ryan.woodrow@glhf.gg