Fortnite OG wowed players last year, offering up retooled versions of various classic seasons, which changed each week. It proved to be a massive hit, with player counts absolutely skyrocketing in the month or so Fortnite OG was live. But when is OG Fortnite coming back to the game?
Thankfully, the ongoing battle royale title receives regular updates from its developers teasing what's coming, and we do now know that Fortnite OG is indeed scheduled to return in December. Now that we're only a couple of weeks away from the new season of Fortnite, more information is expected imminently.
Here's everything you need to know about when Fortnite OG is penned to return. we'll cover everything officially revealed by Epic Games, some info on what to expect, as well as a round-up of how things played out last time. As news comes out, this page will be updated.
Fortnite OG release date - here's when Chapter 1 returns
Fortnite OG will return on December 6, 2024. This was recently confirmed by Epic Games, and better yet, the mode is here to stay!
THIS. IS. NOT. A. DRILL. OG is coming BACK and is here to stay. Relive Battle Royale from the start and explore the OG map, collect OG loot, and relive OG seasons. Drop back in on December 6. pic.twitter.com/Zpg1CrItS5November 12, 2024
By the looks of things, Fortnite OG will be a dedicated mode moving forward, cycling through Chapter 1 seasons in a similar way to last year. We don't have specifics yet, but expect the new mode to kick off with a return to Chapter 1, complete with map changes, an OG-inspired loot pool, and more.
The best place to keep up on specific updates closer to the launch of the new season of Fortnite OG is the Fortnite Status X / Twitter account. We'll be sure to keep this page up to date as well.
What is Fortnite OG?
Fortnite OG launched in November 2023 and switched the game all the way back to the 2018 map. Specifically, it started in Season 5, with the return of Tilted Towers, a throwback weapon loot pool, and several OG skins to buy in the store. Each week, Epic Games moved the clock forward to the next season, rotating through Season 6, Season 7/8, and then Season 9/10.
The map went back to a more classic style, visually and in terms of level design. Iconic locations like Frosty Flights came back, as did old-school vehicles like the X-4 Stormwing. This lasted until December 2, 2023, when the game switched over to a new season. Fortnite OG has not been live in the game ever since but is scheduled to return next month on December 6, 2024.
What we want to see in Fortnite OG
We don't have any official details on what Fortnite OG will include moving forward, but we certainly have some wishes for what we'd like to see. Primarily, we'd like to see Epic Games rotate through some more iconic Chapter 1 mechanics and locations. The cadence of last year was pretty great, with new content dropping each week. This would be great to see again, but with the now dedicated mode.
While we'd definitely like to see Fortnite OG Chapter 1 return, we don't want things to be as short-lived as last time. The absolutely gigantic player numbers during the first drop showed just how hungry fans are for a paired-back and more classic-feeling Fortnite experience. Epic Games has said that Fortnite OG is 'here to stay', so hopefully this means it'll be supported for a long time to come.
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