Epic Games has revealed that the OGFortniteexperience is making a comeback, and not just for a limited time. Veteran fans of the title will remember back in November 2023, the OG revival made its glorious return only to be removed after a few weeks. Due to the feedback and surge in players during the OG event, Epic has decided to bring the original experience back, and this time it’s here to stay.
In a recent X post from the officialFortniteaccount, Epic revealed thatplayers will be able to enjoy the original map, in addition to the original loot and seasons.The X post boldly proclaims “This. Is. Not. A. Drill.” The nostalgic revisiting of the original version of the game that started it all willlaunch on December 6.
More details will likely be revealed shortly about what, exactly, will be included in the OGFortniteexperience. Until then, a leak fromShiinabron X indicates that the release will include chapters 1-10, which will rotate on a monthly basis. The OG title will also allegedly have a loot pool of only items from the first 10 chapters and will support both Builds and Zero Builds.
Fortnite OG’s Return Will Build On Last Year’s Successful Limited-Time Event
This Time, The OG Title Is Here To Stay
Last year’s event brought back the original maps, weapons, and skins of 2017Fortnite, the free battle royale game that took the world by storm. The event revisited each chapter of the game, moving backward from Chapter 1 Season 5 andadding a new chapter every week,including all the goodies that were originally released for it. There’s no information yet on how the original game features will be implemented into the existing game, but it’s safe to assume that the launch will resemble the previous event.
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With that in mind,Fortnitefans can expect to revisit some iconic maps like Tilted Towers, mechanics like Shopping Carts and All Terrain Karts, and classic weapons like the pump shotgun and damage trap. Many in-game goodies were unvaulted for the event, which included thedreaded Boogie Bomb.
Our Take: Fortnite Has Grown A Lot But Sometimes Simpler Is Better
Return To What Works Is A Great Idea
Fortnitehas grown so much over the past eight years, expanding from its original premise into a massive,ever-growing neon-colored behemoth.This growth is necessary, especially considering the game’s seasonal model, which requires new content to be added every month to keep fans engaged (and paying). Not every change or addition has been welcome, though, and a fewrecent choices by Epic Gameshave left many fans disgruntled and unhappy.
The return to the original version ofFortnitemay be just what the game needed to bring back what Epic already knows works. Last year’s event may have been a way to test the waters and see whether there’s actual demand forFortniteOG. The overwhelmingly positive response has given Epic a reason to bring the classic chapters back as a core part of theFortnitegaming experience.
