Fortnite OG is returning to Fortnite with its OG map and its OG loot pool this week.
Fortnite OG will be a permanent game mode allowing you to relive the glory days of Chapter 1 at nostalgic locations like Tomato Town, Pleasant Park, and Greasy Grove. Drop in, abuse the double pump, and explore what made Fortnite what it is today.
Here’s when Fortnite OG is coming back, and what we know about Fortnite OG ahead of launch.
What time does Fortnite OG release in your time zone?
Fortnite OG launches on Friday, December 6 at the following times:
- 6 a.m. PST for the west coast of North America
- 9 a.m. EST for the east coast of North America
- 2 p.m. GMT for the U.K.
- 3 p.m. CET for west mainland Europe
- 11 p.m. JST for Japan
- 1 a.m. AEDT on Sat. Dec. 7 for the east coast of Australia
If you prefer, you can also see the countdown in-game, with its own entry in the “Discover” main menu.
Fortnite OG is a new permanent game mode that will return Fortnite to its origin — seasons from Chapter 1. You’ll play on the original map, and eliminate other players using the respective season’s loot pool.
The Fortnite X account has teased the return of the Double Pump, one of the scariest weapon combos to face off against in the past.
However, Fortnite OG will not be exactly the same as how it used to be in Chapter 1. According to Shiina, Fortnite OG will feature movement options like tactical sprint, clambering, door bashing, and sliding — but it will not include any of the new Chapter 6 movement.
According to Shiina and HYPEX on X, you’ll be able to play all 10 of Fortnite’s Chapter 1 seasons in Build and No Build on a monthly schedule. It’s unclear if major events will be returning (such as Thanos with his Infinity Gauntlet in Season 4), but we will at least see the original Tilted Towers in Season 2!
Additionally, Fortnite OG will have its own battle pass, which can be seen in its entirety in an X post by Magori007.
There will be 46 total rewards, including skins, emotes, pickaxes, trails, back bling, and loading screens. Similar to the music pass and LEGO pass, this is separate purchase to the Chapter 6 Season 1 battle pass, or is included as part of the monthly Fortnite Crew subscription.
You may have noticed that the OG pass skins look a little familiar. That’s because — tying into the OG theme — they’re revamped versions of Chapter 1 skins. The Skull Trooper, Aerial Assault Trooper, and Renegade Raider get new looks in Fortnite OG. Check out how they look along with the new Raven skin in this X post from Shiina.
For guides on Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 while you wait, here’s where to find sprite shrines, how to get the new medallions, and where to find the giant turtle and Bushranger NPCs.