Oceania’s Fortnite scene is entering a new era. As the region rebuilds momentum after a turbulent few years, three organisations, Past Bliss, JFT Esports, and Armour Esports, are standing out as frontrunners to shape 2026. Each brings a different approach, but all share the same goal: to put OCE Fortnite back on the global map.

Past Bliss: Building a Global Brand From Scratch

Launched in August 2025, Past Bliss (PB) is the newest of the three, but they have wasted no time making waves. With a focus on lifestyle and entertainment alongside competitive Fortnite, PB has quickly positioned itself as more than just an esports team.

• Roster Signings: Their first additions, Aminished from North America and Moneymaker from Europe, signaled serious global intent.
• Competitive Growth: Already climbing into the Top 70 on the Org Power Rankings, PB has shown that even as a startup, they can stand alongside established names.

Looking ahead, Past Bliss is teasing more international signings with the goal to “claim every region.” If they deliver, 2026 could mark their rise as OCE’s first truly global Fortnite lifestyle org.

JFT Esports: The OCE Mainstay

Founded in 2020, JFT Esports has been through nearly everything, growth, scandal, hiatus, and now resurgence. Originally started by Jay “Mr. JFT” Taylor as a family project, the org has evolved into a multi-title powerhouse with roots in OCE Fortnite.

• Big Results: JFT’s Fortnite roster finished 1st in FNCS 2024 Major 2, 2nd in Major 3, and 3rd in FNCS 2025 Major 1, showing remarkable consistency at the top of the OCE region.
• Beyond Fortnite: Their Valorant squad reached VCT Pacific Ascension 2024, the best-ever finish for an OCE team.
• Sustainable Focus: The “NXG” academy program is training new players, ensuring long-term growth instead of short-term spikes.

Heading into 2026, whispers of a “major move” in Fortnite hint at roster expansions or high-profile signings.

Armour Esports: Perth’s Rising Powerhouse

Founded in mid-2024, Armour Esports has rapidly become one of OCE’s most promising names. The org is balancing competitive success with strong branding and sponsorship deals.

• Fortnite: Armour boasts 1x FNCS Major Champions and a recent 2nd-place finish in FNCS Major 3 2025, led by standout signing Cazi. They also competed at FNCS Globals 2025 in France, marking their first major international LAN appearance.
• Multi-Game Reach: With an active roster in Valorant, Armour is broadening its competitive scope while keeping Fortnite at the center.

Armour’s upward trajectory suggests that 2026 could be the year they cement themselves as a permanent fixture in both OCE and global Fortnite discussions.

The Bigger Picture for 2026

What ties Past Bliss, JFT, and Armour together is ambition. Each is taking a different route, PB through global signings, JFT through sustainable growth and multi-game dominance, and Armour through competitive depth and sponsorship presence, but all three are positioned to lead OCE Fortnite into its next chapter.

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