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|seo_title=Fortnite KizunaAI Cup Revealed
|seo_keywords=Fortnite
|seo_description=Epic Games is teaming up with one of Japan's most iconic virtual YouTubers, Kizuna AI, for the Fortnite KizunaAI Cup
|image=Kizuina.jpg
|tags=Fortnite
|date=2026-01-12T15:56:41.000Z
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|source=Epic Games Store
|url=https://www.fortnite.com/competitive/events/s39_kizuna?lang=en-US&region=ME
|article=News/Fortnite KizunaAI Cup Revealed
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|author=Andura
|category=More
|game=Fortnite
|content=[[Companies/Epic Games]] is teaming up with one of Japan's most iconic virtual YouTubers, Kizuna AI, for the Fortnite KizunaAI Cup. This special in-game event is set for January 13, 2026, and gives players a unique chance to unlock the Kizuna AI Outfit and her Wings Back Bling early—before they appear in the Item Shop.

The tournament is open to everyone on all platforms, including mobile, PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. It's a single-session competition where points come from eliminations and Victory Royales. Whether you're grinding for top placement or just want to try for the cosmetics, this is a fun crossover event blending Fortnite's battle royale action with VTuber culture. Tournament Schedule by Region (Local Times)Mobile players start one hour earlier in most regions. 

Here's the full breakdown:

Oceania
Mobile: January 13, 11:30 AM
Other Platforms: January 13, 12:30 PM  Asia
Mobile: January 13, 1:30 PM
Other Platforms: January 13, 2:30 PM  Middle East
Mobile: January 13, 7:30 PM
Other Platforms: January 13, 8:30 PM  Europe
Mobile: January 13, 10:30 PM
Other Platforms: January 13, 11:30 PM  Brazil
Mobile: January 14, 1:30 AM
Other Platforms: January 14, 2:30 AM  North America East
Mobile: January 14, 4:30 AM
Other Platforms: January 14, 5:30 AM  North America Central
Mobile: January 14, 4:30 AM
Other Platforms: January 14, 5:30 AM  North America West
Mobile: January 14, 6:30 AM
Other Platforms: January 14, 7:30 AM  Game Modes and RulesPC, consoles, and Switch players will compete in Battle Royale Duos mode.

Mobile players (Android and iOS) will run in the separate KizunaAI Mobile Cup using Solo Blitz Royale mode for faster-paced matches.  Scoring is based on the usual Fortnite competitive system: higher placements earn more points, with bonus points for eliminations and Victory Royales. 

The event typically allows up to 10 matches per session.Rewards and Placement TiersTop finishers on the leaderboard will receive the Kizuna AI Outfit and Wings Back Bling. Exact placement cutoffs for mobile will be shown in the Compete tab before the event starts. 

For other platforms, here's how many spots are rewarded in each region:

Oceania: Top 250
Asia: Top 250
Middle East: Top 250
Europe: Top 2350
Brazil: Top 400
North America Central: Top 400
North America West: Top 250
North America East: Check in-game for final numbers (often aligns with Central or regional leaderboards)  These are in-game cosmetic rewards only—no V-Bucks or cash prizes.

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