ZETA DIVISION's Fortnite player Minipiyo qualifies for Esports World Cup 2026

Minipiyo, a member of ZETA DIVISION's Fortnite division—the professional esports team operated by GANYMEDE Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Daisuke Nishihara)—has won the 'Reload Elite Series Qualifier 4' held online from June 12 (Fri) to June 28 (Sun), 2026.

As a result of this victory, Minipiyo has secured a spot in the 'Reload Elite Series Championship 2026,' the final tournament to be held within the world’s largest esports festival, 'Esports World Cup 2026,' taking place in Paris, France, in August 2026.

Overview and Results of 'Reload Elite Series Qualifier 4'

The 'Reload Elite Series' is an official duo-format tournament based on the 'FORTNITE' Reload mode. Known for its fast-paced and aggressive gameplay, the series features top players representing their countries, competing for the world title and a total prize pool of $1 million.

【Match Summary】

Competing online, Minipiyo’s duo team launched aggressive plays from the early stages, securing strong placements of 2nd and 4th to quickly climb to the top of the leaderboard. Their momentum continued in Match 3, where they claimed a Victory Royale with 6 eliminations, significantly increasing their point total. Despite facing a solo situation at one point, they advanced steadily through solid positioning and careful progression, winning crucial direct confrontations and extending their lead. In the final match, Minipiyo fought hard as a solo player, improving their ranking with resilience and finishing with single-digit placements in every match—an outstanding performance that secured their championship victory.

As a result, Minipiyo’s duo has won the 'Reload Elite Series Qualifier 4' and earned the right to compete in the 'Reload Elite Series Championship 2026' in Paris, France, in August.

About 'Reload Elite Series Championship 2026'

The 'Reload Elite Series Championship 2026' is the final tournament of the 'Reload Elite Series,' to be held within the 'Esports World Cup 2026,' the world’s largest esports festival, taking place in Paris, France, in August 2026. Only elite duos who have advanced through regional qualifiers around the world will compete for the $1 million prize pool (approximately ¥150 million).

Please continue to send your enthusiastic support to Minipiyo as they take on the world stage.

About 'Esports World Cup 2026'

Established as the world’s premier competitive gaming festival, 'Esports World Cup 2026' will kick off from July 6 (Mon) to August 23 (Sun), 2026, in Paris, France.

Bringing together over 2,000 players and 200 clubs from more than 100 countries, it is the highest-level international esports competition. The total prize pool will expand from the previous year’s $70 million to a historic high of $75 million (approximately ¥11.5 billion).

In addition to individual tournaments to crown champions in each title, a 'Club Championship'—determining the strongest club based on cumulative performance across all titles—will offer a prize pool of $30 million, making this event far more than just a gaming tournament, but a true celebration of esports.

About ZETA DIVISION

Founded in 2018, ZETA DIVISION is a leading brand dedicated to establishing a gaming lifestyle and continuously shaping new culture.

We enrich the lives of gamers and the surrounding culture, discover new creators, and help form the culture of the next generation. By continuously promoting innovative styles beyond traditional norms, we aim to establish gaming culture as a widely embraced, shared value in the future.

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