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Fortnite Battle Royale’s newest season,OG, brings back nostalgic content from Chapter 1 to the game. The latest update to the game, Chapter 4 Season 5, givesFortnite OGa gameplay update that mixes the title’s roots with new gameplay features that are here to stay.
Get ready to loot some familiar gameplay items like Junk Rifts and Scar/M4 Assault Rifles, at places like Tilted Towers, Dusty Divot and more. Yes, the old map is back in action and brings with it familiar gameplay.
Fortnite OGwill arrive on several platforms at 10 a.m. GMT / 6 a.m. EDT / 3 a.m. PDT on Friday, November 3.
Locations, Weapons and Items Players Can Expect in Fortnite OG
Fortnite’sofficial YouTube accountjust dropped an in-depth gameplay trailer that confirms a lot of information regardingFortnite OGthat players have been speculating for a while now. This includes multiple map changes, weapons, and items being un-vaulted from the usual loot pool.
These are the points of interest (POI) you can expect to ‘hot-drop’ this season:
If you’ve been playingFortnite Battle Royalesince the early days, then you’ll be happy to know that iconic weapons and mobility items are returning to the loot pool as well.
From the trailer, we can see the return of iconic weapons and items like the M4 and Scar Assault Rifles, Rocket Launcher, Pump Shotgun, Minigun, Junk Rift, Bush, Clinger and Hunting Rifle, among others.
Mobility items include Grappler, Hoverboard, All Terrain Kart (ATK), Quadcrasher, X-4 Stormwing, The Baller, Shopping Cart and other ways of getting around the map. This includes sprinting and mantling, some of the newer gameplay mechanics introduced intoFortnite Battle Royalein the last few seasons.
The iconic cube named Kevin (by fans) makes a return too. The last time the purple cube appeared on the map, things got out of hand. Who knows what Kevin is up to this time?
Fortnite OG Has Been Teased For the Last Few Weeks
Before reading ahead, beware of spoilers for the new season skins!
Officially or unofficially, there’s a lot of speculation going aroundFortnite OGregarding new content. Leakers have even managed to give us detailed information about the upcoming Battle Pass, where we can spot a ‘remix’ of familiar skins like Ragnarok, Lynx and others.
THE SEASON 5 OG BATTLE PASS (SO FAR BASED ON RECENT LEAKS)! 👀#FortniteOG#Fortnite#FortniteChapter1pic.twitter.com/j7ma675b8r
Before any news from Epic itself,Fortnite OGwas teased through a loading screen named, ‘Within The Sanctum’, where players can spot a date: July 24, 2025. This was a reference toFortnite Battle Royale’searly days, as the new season is bringing back old map locations, weapons and items from Chapter 1.
Furthermore,Fortnite OGwas somewhat revealed when long-time creators and streamers of the game started receiving a ‘mystery box’ and real-life items resembling the original game at their doorsteps. This was a clear hint at the upcoming season, and creators could watch a video clip of them playing the older seasons.
Chapter 1’s initial days were all about introducing players to the world ofFortnite Battle Royale, but the skill ceiling regarding the game’s ‘building’ was something that kept players away. However, once Epic introducedZero Buildmode to the game, a lot of players jumped right in. While many were worried thatFortnite OGwould remove the new sprinting and mantling mechanics from the game, the rumours simply weren’t true.
Fortnite OGwill mix nostalgic content with all the new mechanics players have been enjoying the last few seasons.
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Tanay Sharma
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Tanay is a gaming writer who wears more hats than Red Dead Redemption 2 characters. He’s a musician, writer, voice-over artist and adores interactive media. He covers everything from game reviews to interviews with developers. His favorite games are the ones with memorable stories and characters. He’s also pursuing a master’s degree in Behavioral Sciences. No, he won’t read your mind.
