Fortnite's new 'Delulu' series is just for creators, but there's a catch.
Fortnite's 'Delulu' Series Divides Creators Over Entry "Catch"
The new 'Fortnite Friday in Delulu' series divides creators with a controversial entry rule that restricts entry based on a minimum SAC code usage to play.
Highlights
- Fortnite's new "Delulu" series is exclusive to Support-A-Creator (SAC) members.
- Entry requires a minimum SAC code usage, sparking backlash from smaller creators.
- The prize-less Zero Build event is designed purely for content creation.
Epic Games has announced a new tournament series, "Fortnite Friday in Delulu", that is designed exclusively for members of its Support-A-Creator (SAC) programme. However, the event has already sparked division among creators due to a controversial "catch" for entry: participants must prove that their SAC code has met a "minimum threshold" of usage to be eligible to play.
This requirement has caused frustration, particularly for smaller creators. Many argue on social media that the rule heavily favours established personalities with large audiences, effectively locking out long-time contributors and smaller community members who are active in the Fortnite ecosystem but may not have high code usage numbers.
Regular players, who do not have creator codes, also expressed frustration, with one user asking, "So the regular people who really enjoy the mode can’t play it on Fridays?" Epic Games has not yet disclosed the exact usage figures required to qualify.
Why The New Series 'Catch' Divides Creators
The new tournament series, which is set to run until the end of 2025, is not a typical high-stakes competition. Epic Games has confirmed there is no prize pool. Instead, the focus is purely on creating entertaining, community-driven content that creators can share on platforms like YouTube and Twitch.
"Fortnite Friday in Delulu" will feature a Zero Build mode. In this format, players are dropped into random map locations and must use proximity chat to communicate and form spontaneous teams as they fight to be the last ones standing.
Fortnite's Support-A-Creator (SAC) programme is an affiliate system where creators receive a small portion of the revenue from in-game Item Shop purchases made by fans using their specific code. This new event directly ties a creator's participation to their commercial success within that programme.
Author
Krishna Goswami is a content writer at Outlook India, where she delves into the vibrant worlds of pop culture, gaming, and esports. A graduate of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) with a PG Diploma in English Journalism, she brings a strong journalistic foundation to her work. Her prior newsroom experience equips her to deliver sharp, insightful, and engaging content on the latest trends in the digital world.
Krishna Goswami is a content writer at Outlook India, where she delves into the vibrant worlds of pop culture, gaming, and esports. A graduate of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) with a PG Diploma in English Journalism, she brings a strong journalistic foundation to her work. Her prior newsroom experience equips her to deliver sharp, insightful, and engaging content on the latest trends in the digital world.
