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Fortnite Crew changes arrive December 5: the confirmed details

Epic outlines new V-Bucks tiers, XP boosts and the final Crew Pack Outfit. Here is what is changing, and when.

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2 days ago

November 7, 2026

ZYX

Fortnite Crew changes arrive December 5: the confirmed details

Game news · Announced November 4; changes scheduled December 5, 2026

Epic has announced an update to Fortnite Crew starting December 5, 2026. The announcement was published November 4; these changes are scheduled for December, rather than already active in this November news brief.

What Epic has confirmed

Monthly V-Bucks will start at 1,000 and increase with continuous subscription tenure, reaching 1,600 at the highest listed tier. Crew members will receive a 20% Fortnite XP boost, with a 10% boost for non-Crew squad members playing alongside them.

December will bring the final Crew Pack Outfit. Epic also says the OG Pass ends December 5, while Battle Pass, Music Pass, LEGO Pass and Rocket Pass Premium remain included. The announcement lists an unchanged US dollar price; consult your own storefront for local pricing and terms.

Keep competition separate

This is a membership update, not a tournament announcement. Canadian and Middle Eastern competitors should continue using Fortnite’s official competitive calendar with the appropriate region selected for cups, eligibility and session times.

Sources and event details

Source check: November 7, 2026. Dates and availability may change; follow the organizer or publisher for updates.

Cover: Official Fortnite Crew artwork / Epic Games.

Events

Montreal watch: MIGS returns to the Grand Quay November 10–11

Quebec’s games industry gathers at the Grand Quay for MIGS, with talks, an indie zone and a dedicated business programme.

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2 days ago

November 7, 2026

ZYX

Montreal watch: MIGS returns to the Grand Quay November 10–11

Industry event · November 10–11, 2026, 09:00–17:00 Montreal time

The Montréal International Game Summit is scheduled for November 10–11, 2026, at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal, from 09:00 to 17:00. Presented by La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec with XP Gaming, it puts Montreal’s games ecosystem on the calendar next week.

What the programme covers

The organizer lists four content stages covering development, business, publishing, AI and mobile, alongside an Indie Zone, live indie pitches and a business showfloor. The programme also includes a Pocket Gamer Connects stage and external-development activities.

Where it fits on ZYX

MIGS is an industry conference, not an esports tournament. It matters to a Montreal-first gaming hub as a place to discover studios, creators and projects behind future releases, while separate competition listings cover the players and teams.

Use the organizer’s programme and registration pages for the current agenda and admission details. ZYX will give Quebec and Montreal special attention within broader Canadian coverage, without restricting regional stories to a fixed game list.

Sources and event details

Source check: November 7, 2026. Dates and availability may change; follow the organizer or publisher for updates.

Cover: Grand Quay venue image from the MIGS organizer website.

Events

Abu Dhabi’s SHIFT Game Jam is set for November 13–15

Abu Dhabi Gaming and Unity’s three-day jam lists an AED 60,000 voucher prize pool. Its published registration deadline has already passed.

Published

2 days ago

November 7, 2026

ZYX

Abu Dhabi’s SHIFT Game Jam is set for November 13–15

Creator event · November 13–15, 2026 · Listed registration deadline November 6

SHIFT Game Jam’s November edition is scheduled for November 13–15, 2026, at Nabdh MBZ – Al Manhal in Abu Dhabi. The organizer lists Abu Dhabi Gaming and Unity as hosts and partners for a three-day challenge to build a playable game.

The important deadline distinction

The official page lists November 6 as the registration deadline. As of this November 7 brief, that date has passed, even if a registration button remains visible. Contact the organizer directly about any late availability rather than assuming entries remain open.

What is on the programme

Teams can have up to five members, with a theme revealed at kickoff. The published prize pool is AED 60,000, awarded as vouchers across the top three games. Mentoring, playtesting, presentations and judging form part of the schedule.

This is a game-development event, not an esports bracket. It earns a place in ZYX’s UAE coverage because creators and emerging games belong alongside competitive play in the wider regional scene.

Sources and event details

SHIFT Game Jam: official dates, deadline and programme

Source check: November 7, 2026. Dates and availability may change; follow the organizer or publisher for updates.

Cover: Illustrative gaming photography by ELLA DON / Unsplash.

News

Saudi calendar update: Esports Nations Cup moves to November 2027

The Esports Foundation confirms that the inaugural Riyadh event has moved from November 2026 to November 2027.

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2 days ago

November 7, 2026

ZYX

Saudi calendar update: Esports Nations Cup moves to November 2027

Schedule correction · Organizer announcement dated August 18, 2026

The inaugural Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh is scheduled for November 2027 following a postponement announced by the Esports Foundation on August 18, 2026. It should no longer appear as an upcoming November 2026 event in ZYX’s calendar.

What the organizer confirmed

The Foundation said the change followed an assessment of the wider regional situation and consultation with stakeholders. It also said existing ENC Development Fund commitments to National Team Partners would remain in place.

The announcement describes a country-based competition rather than a club tournament. Revised qualification pathways and calendar details are to come through the organizer and its partners; an old 2026 fixture list is not a reliable guide to the new programme.

For Saudi and regional fans

Keep the event on a 2027 watchlist and follow the official press room for confirmed updates. This is a calendar correction based on the dated announcement, not a claim that matches are taking place this month.