Fortnite OG Mode Revives Original Map and Gameplay Permanently
Epic Games has reintroduced the original Fortnite map and gameplay from 2017 as a permanent mode, with nostalgic features and seasonal updates planned.
- Fortnite OG launched on December 6, 2024, bringing back the original Chapter 1 Season 1 map, loot pool, and gameplay from the game's 2017 debut.
- The mode, now permanent, allows players to experience classic points of interest like Dusty Depot, Greasy Grove, and Wailing Woods, alongside original weapons and traps.
- Over 1 million players joined Fortnite OG within 20 minutes of its release, with concurrent player numbers exceeding previous records for the game.
- Epic Games confirmed that Fortnite OG will rotate through all 10 seasons of Chapter 1 on an accelerated schedule, with Chapter 1 Season 2 starting January 31, 2025.
- The Fortnite OG Pass offers 45 tiers of retro-themed rewards, including revamped classic skins, and will remain available until January 31, 2025.