- Fortnite’s classic OG mode returns for good, reviving Chapter 1 nostalgia.
- Epic Games announces that mode’s permanent stay, launching December 6.
- With OG map and loot back, players can fully relive Fortnite’s early days.
Fortnite Gamers have already got their Christmas present revealed, Epic Games has officially announced that “Fortnite OG mode” is reappearing in the game on December 6 and will stay there permanently.
First released in 2017, Chapter 1, Season 1 is packed with nostalgia, and this Classic mode is the only gateway to it. This stirring news is delivered through an X post,
“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.”
Players can now relive the moments from the golden era as much as they want- This mode isn’t going away anytime soon. It was initially introduced last November 2023 and instantly broke records- attracting 44.7 million players, proving that they are loving it.
Recently the community was also buzzing with the rumors of OG mode’s return- HYPEX and ShiinaBR beforehand declared to fans that,
“FORTNITE CHAPTER 1 RETURNS NEXT MONTH 🔥 All Chapter 1 seasons will return, The seasons will return monthly, Expected at The Game Awards , Builds & Zero Build”
Now it is happening in real as Epic Games has recognized the importance of nostalgia in gaming, as other live-service games like Apex Legends and Overwatch 2 have also embraced similar throwback events.
Fortnite has evolved quite well, has brought engaging crossovers, and looking forward to bringing more exciting events, skins, and characters in the near future, still, some players yearn for the old-school vibe, and considering the hype developers are up for incorporating it for longer time.
As Fortnite OG makes its grand comeback, fans are already buzzing with excitement. It will be interesting to see how this classic mode impacts the Fortnite community, and what other surprises Epic Games might have in store for players.
