Fortnite OG and the Original Map Will Return in 2024 Due to Their Overwhelming Popularity - IGN (2024)

The Fortnite team has confirmed that Fortnite OG and the original map will be returning in 2024 as the "OG season far exceeded our expectations."

The exciting news was shared by Fortnite's account on X/Twitter and it teased that we we can expect to jump back in to the map that first welcomed us into the Battle Royale game back in 2017 next year.

"Ngl the OG season far exceeded our expectations," Fortnite's account wrote "So much so that we’d like to bring it back… *opens 2024 roadmap doc* In the meantime, see you on the Battle Bus."

This shouldn't come as too much of a surprise as the love for Fortnite OG was overwhelming and saw Fortnite have its 'biggest day' ever with over 44.7 million players jumping in to take a trip down memory lane.

This weekend has also been big for Fortnite, as it recently had its Big Bang event that welcomed us into Fortnite Chapter 5: Underground. Not only did this dimension-hopping adventure treat us to Eminem performing a concert, but it also introduced us to new LEGO, racing, and music games head to Fortnite next week.

As for Fortnite Chapter 5: Underground, this newest season will come with a ton of changes and additions, including a new island, a train that goes all across the map, weapon mods, over 1,200 LEGO Style outfits, bosses, a new Battle Pass with Peter Griffin and Solid Snake, and much more.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Fortnite OG and the Original Map Will Return in 2024 Due to Their Overwhelming Popularity - IGN (2024)

FAQs

Will the Fortnite OG map come back in 2024? ›

Epic said that the OG map would return in 2024, and technically it has via the Reload Mode. However, keep your finger crossed - and we'll update this page if anything changes!

Will OG Fortnite ever come back? ›

Fortnite OG is scheduled to come back at some point in 2024.

Will Fortnite ever have the old map? ›

Due to the success of Fortnite OG in 2023, Epic Games stated that they would bring it back in 2024. However, it's unknown when it will happen or for how long.

When did OG Pass start? ›

Chapter 4: Season OG, also known as Season 27, Chapter OG: Season OG, or just simply Season OG, was the twenty-seventh season of Fortnite: Battle Royale. The season started on November 3rd 2023 and concluded on December 2nd 2023 with the The Big Bang Live Event.

Will Fortnite exist forever? ›

There are currently no plans for Fortnite to shut down, and it's extremely unlikely to happen anytime soon.

How long is Fortnite OG going to last? ›

Whereas a Fortnite season typically lasts around three months, Fortnite OG will span just four weeks. Because of this, the battle pass — called an OG pass here — will feature 50 unlockable items, half the normal pass, but will still cost the normal 950 V-bucks.

Is OG mode coming back to Fortnite? ›

Good news for Fortnite fans: The popular game is getting some new additions with the June 22 summer update. The update includes a new game mode called Reload that'll take players back to Tilted Towers, the OG Fortnite map.

Was Fortnite OG a success? ›

Already, the Fortnite OG event has racked up the following accolades for the title: Fortnite reached a player-count of 44.7 million players in one day. Players clocked in over 100 million hours played in a single day. Fortnite reached a concurrent player-count record of over 5 million players.

Is Fortnite for 10 years old? ›

Common Sense recommends Fortnite for teens 13 and up, primarily because of the action violence. But with the right controls and parental guidance, this can be a preteen-friendly alternative to violent first-person shooters.

Will Epic Games bring back OG Fortnite? ›

The short answer: OG Fortnite is indeed slated to return in 2024. Shortly after the immense success of returning to the original map, Fortnite confirmed on Twitter/X it planned to return to the iconic battle royale island at some point in 2024.

Is Fortnite 18 now? ›

Fortnite is rated T for Teen and has a new Content Descriptor that means Fortnite offers access to a variety of content for people of all ages. The descriptor is: Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, which means the game, app, or platform in question offers access to a variety of content.

Can you be 11 to play Fortnite? ›

Fortnite age rating

You may have heard of younger kids playing the game with their friends (and maybe even pressuring your child to create an account). However, the Entertainment Software Rating Board rates Fortnite as suitable for teens. Common Sense Media recommends it for ages 13+.

How many years is Fortnite out? ›

Fortnite is an online video game and game platform developed by Epic Games and released in 2017.

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