Fortnite "OG" Chapter 1 all but confirmed to return permanently in December 2024
Veteran Fortnite leakers HYPEX and ShiinaBR have all but confirmed the return of Fortnite "OG" Chapter 1. This game mode will go live in December with the arrival of Chapter 6. Epic Games has not yet made this information public. However, given the track record of both leakers, who are considered "OG", this can be taken as confirmation.
Recent Fortnite leaks about the development of an "OG" mode called "Figment" further back up this claim. What was initially thought of being an "OG" mode, has now turned out to be the entirety of Chapter 1 "OG".
Epic Games had also stated that it was planning to bring back Fortnite "OG". Many assumed its statement was regarding Chapter 2 Remix (since it is an OG Season as well). Turns out, the developer was talking about Fortnite "OG" Chapter 1 all along.
Here is what you can expect to see in Fortnite "OG" Chapter 1.
Note: The information has been confirmed by HYPEX and ShiinaBR, but it does come from an anonymous source. As such, some of the finer details are subject to change.
Fortnite "OG" Chapter 1 looks set to return permanently, with new seasons every month
The last time Fortnite "OG" Chapter 1 came around, the seasons were cycled every week. Elements of two seasons were merged into one week's worth of content to save time (given that the season only lasted a month).
This time around, it seems that each season will last a month. This will allow players to soak up every season's uniqueness and get a truly "OG" experience holistically. There will be different loot pools and POI changes. Kevin The Cube will be back again as well.
Fortnite "OG" Chapter 1 will also support Zero Build alongside Battle Royale.
However, the highlight of it all is that players will once more be able to experience Fortnite as it was in the early days. Of course, a few creative liberties will be taken, but most of the content will stay true to the timeline as it was in 2017. By the looks of things, Winterfest 2024 just got a lot more interesting.
When could Fortnite "OG" Chapter 1 start?
At the moment, there is no date mentioned for Fortnite "OG" Chapter 1. The only thing that can be stated is that it will be released in Chapter 6. Epic Games follows the pattern of releasing new content at the start or just after the beginning of every new phase of the storyline.
According to HYPEX and ShiinaBR, the developer could announce things during Remix: The Finale Live Event or during The Game Awards 2024. The former is probably the more logical option as it will take place on November 30, 2024, and will usher in Chapter 6 Season 1.
With everything being said, the return of Fortnite "OG" Chapter 1 will feel like a blast from the past for many. Nostalgia will run rampant come December 2024. Epic Games could officially announce things later this month.
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