https://www.pcgamer.com/epic-to-provide-dollar100-million-prize-pool-for-first-year-of-fortnite-esports-tournaments/

Epic Games will provide $100 million to fund prize pools in Fortnite's first year of competitive play.

Announced via this short blog post, the developer promises a "different" approach to esports competition that promotes inclusiveness and focuses on "the joy of playing and watching the game."