https://qz.com/1281978/fortnites-ranked-solo-showdown-mode-offers-free-v-bucks-to-winners/ > Fortnite Battle Royale’s newest game mode is called “Solo Showdown,” and it’s not for the casual player. > Released yesterday (May 17), “Solo Showdown” is a competitive free-for-all event lasting until May 21 that will rank the top players from 1st place to 100th. According to Epic Games’ announcement, “top performers will be rewarded at the conclusion of this competition” with free V-Bucks, the internal currency of Fortnite. The top prize is 50,000 V-Bucks, which is worth around $500.