Want to know how to play Fortnite OG mode? You can learn everything you need about both the new update and its versions in Creative 2.0 by reading this guide.
Epic Games is surely celebrating, as their Fortnite OG mode is breaking record after record. Since its release on November 3, millions of players have flocked back to Fortnite. This mode, featuring the Chapter One’s map and weapons, is currently a hit among fans. However, it’s a limited-time treat—the update is set to be removed on December 2. Before it’s gone, you can read this guide to learn how to play Fortnite OG mode.
How to Play Fortnite OG Mode
Playing the OG mode in Fortnite, which revives the original map, is surprisingly straightforward. Simply log into the game any time after November 2. Fortnite will automatically update, adding the Fortnite OG option to your playlist for both Battle Royale and Zero Build modes.
Next, head over to the game’s home page. In the Play tab, look for the Fortnite OG logo, typically in the first or second row. A simple click lets you start playing solo or team up with friends, rekindling those 2017 memories.
But the nostalgia doesn’t stop with the map. The update also brings back the OG Pass (Battle Pass) and OG Shop, featuring items from the very first season. Epic Games is clearly aiming to recreate the 2017 atmosphere in every possible way.
Was the Fortnite OG Update Successful?
Epic Games has been riding a wave of success with the release of Fortnite OG. Since day one, the game has shattered numerous records that stood unchallenged for almost seven years. A major factor in this surge is the return of players who had previously left the game, drawn back by the allure of the original map.
Key achievements of Fortnite OG since its launch on November 2 include:
- Surpassing its own record for concurrent players, with over 5 million players online at the same time.
- Logging over 100 million player hours in a single day.
- Reaching a new daily player count peak of nearly 50 million individuals.
It remains to be seen if this success will lead Epic Games to make an unexpected move. While the event is scheduled to conclude on December 2, there’s a possibility of an extension, potentially as a response to avoid disappointing millions of enthusiastic players.
Is Fortnite OG Coming Back?
After the unexpected success of Fortnite OG, the devs want to bring it back. The first bit of information we got from the devs is that it will return somewhere in 2024. Fortnite’s X account posted “Ngl the OG season far exceeded our expectations. So much so that we’d like to bring it back… *opens 2024 roadmap doc*” right before the end of 2023.
More recently, Fortnite has sent a survey to its players, mostly asking for feedback on various new features and changes. But, the most prominent survey question (or rather, a statement that you have to agree or disagree with) was “I want OG Season back”.
Due to the massive success of Fortnite OG, it is no wonder that Epic Games wants to bring it back.