Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 5 Patch Notes: Brace yourself for fresh weapons, bold POIs, and the season’s most talked-about pass yet.
Season 5 brings a fusion of the familiar and the unexpected, featuring a brand-new desert biome, a golf resort, Viking territory, and the reintroduction of fan-favorite gear and weapons. Grab your grappler, jump into an ATK, and prepare for one wild ride back to Fortnite’s roots. Here are the full patch notes for Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 5.
Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 5 Full Patch Notes
Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 5 brings a fresh slate of weapons, new points of interest, and a rewards path with a reimagined Battle Pass, inviting players to explore unfamiliar terrains and master novel combat strategies while revisiting the nostalgic early-2010s aesthetic.
Reality is cracking at the seams. Classic chaos is back. There is plenty of new, but all leads to the original, the way it all started. Grapple, rift, and glide into Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 5.
New Map and POIs
With new rifts tearing into the Island, three iconic POIs return alongside a fresh desert biome. Each location brings its own style that makes your exploration and duels more fun.
- Paradise Palms: This sun-soaked city offers palm trees, pools, and multi-story shootouts. Paradise Palms is the place to be for players chasing both loot and heat. Expect this to be one of the busiest drops on the map.
- Lazy Links: A golf course turned battleground, Lazy Links brings chilled-out vibes and serious fights. Relax with a game of tennis, take a swim, or push for that Victory Royale near the 9th hole.
- Viking Village: High above Greasy Grove, this snowy stronghold stands tall. The Viking Village features a majestic longship and a waterfall view, but only the fiercest warriors will survive the cold chaos up there.
Cruise in the New Vehicle
Back in action, the All-Terrain Kart (ATK) lets your whole squad hit the road together. It drifts, it hops, it honks, and it’s great for dodging the Storm or showing off your driving skills.
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Loot Pool and Weapons Update
As the Season progresses, loot from the original Chapter 1 Season 5 will be added. Here are all the new weapons you will find as loot:
- Compact SMG: 40-round mag and built for tight fights.
- Heavy Sniper Rifle: Long-range eliminations just got easier.
- Double-Barreled Shotgun: Two shots. One boom.
- Rift-To-Go: Instant rift escape, or surprise your enemies from above.
- Shockwave Grenade: Yeet your squad (or enemies) without fall damage.
- Suppressed Assault Rifle: Quiet but deadly. Use bursts to keep your aim tight.
- Grappler: Hook, swing, and zip across terrain in seconds.
- Port-A-Fortress: Drop a towering fort in the heat of battle.
Here’s the list of loot that will be carried over from Season 4 to the beginning of Season 5:
- Assault Rifle
- Burst Assault Rifle
- Scoped Assault Rifle
- Thermal Scoped Rifle
- Light Machine Gun
- Drum Gun
- Minigun
- Revolver
- Pistol
- Suppressed Pistol
- Dual Pistols
- Hand Cannon
- Suppressed Submachine Gun
- Pump Shotgun
- Tactical Shotgun
- Heavy Shotgun
- Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle
- Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
- Hunting Rifle
- Grenade Launcher
- Rocket Launcher
- Guided Missile
- Boogie Bomb
- Bushes
- Cozy Campfire
- Clingers
- Grenade
- Impulse Grenade
- Remote Explosives
- Stink Bomb
- Port-A-Bunker
- Port-A-Fort
- Damage Trap
- Launch Pad (non-throwable version)
- Bouncer
- Bandages
- Med Kits
- Shield Potions
- Small Shield Potions
- Slurp Juice
- Chug Jugs
- Apples
- Mushrooms
Chapter 1 Season 5 OG Pass
Earn XP in any Fortnite experience to unlock the OG Pass’s 45 tiers of nostalgic rewards! Purchase the OG Pass for 1,000 V-Bucks or get it via Fortnite Crew. Here are the three main Outfits you’ll unlock as premium rewards:
- Redline Racer: Full speed ahead. (Instantly unlocked after Pass purchase or Fortnite Crew.)
- Riftreaver Drift: Harness the power of the rifts.
- Tide Strider: Ride the stormy seas to victory.
Bonus Accessories:
- Trickster’s Shield Back Bling
- Redline Scout Glider
- Sea Bobber Pickaxe
Each comes with alt styles you can unlock as you level up through the pass. This OG Pass is available from August 7 to October 3, 2025, Eastern Time.
New Game Mode: OG Expert
Think you’re a Fortnite veteran? Test your skill in OG Expert Mode for Build Duos and Zero Build Solo. This mode uses the original matchmaking rules: no SBMM, just pure mishmash. Find it under the OG playlist in the mode selection menu.
Kevin the Cube Returns
Can you guess who is returning with the OG Season 5? As the Season unfolds, Kevin the Cube will first appear near Paradise Palms and begin a mysterious journey across the Island. Theories point to a fateful stop at Loot Lake… but anything could happen in OG. For now, all we can say is: He’s back. He’s glowing. He’s on the move.
Compact SMG stats and tips
The Compact SMG in Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 5 delivers high burst damage with a 40-round magazine, making it a top pick for close-quarters combat.
Stats
It fires at a rate yielding around 210-220 DPS depending on rarity, with per-shot damage of 20-21 to players and structures, a 3-second reload, and x1.75 headshot multiplier. Damage drops sharply beyond close range, and it lacks first-shot accuracy but maintains decent hip-fire spread. The large magazine supports 4 seconds of sustained fire.
Usage Tips
Pair it with a shotgun for finishing close-range fights after initial blasts, and use its sustained fire to pressure builds or strafe opponents. Close gaps via building or ambushes to maximize effectiveness, avoiding mid-to-long range due to falloff. Reload cautiously during its 3-second animation, as it leaves you vulnerable.
Compact SMG vs Rapid Fire SMG comparison
Compact SMG and Rapid Fire SMG (often referring to the original SMG or Drum Gun variants in Fortnite contexts) both excel in close-range engagements but differ in magazine size, fire rate, and handling.
Key Stats Comparison
| Feature | Compact SMG | Rapid Fire SMG |
|---|---|---|
| Magazine Size | 40 rounds | 30 rounds |
| Fire Rate | ~10 bullets/sec (moderate) | ~13 bullets/sec (high) |
| Damage per Shot | 20-21 (body) | 19-20 (body) |
| DPS (approx.) | 210-220 | 240-260 |
| Reload Time | 3 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Range Effectiveness | Close only (sharp dropoff) | Close only (sharper dropoff) |
Strengths and Weaknesses
Compact SMG offers superior sustained fire from its larger magazine, making it reliable for spraying through builds or multi-enemy fights, though recoil builds faster. Rapid Fire SMG hits harder initially with blistering speed but empties quicker, suiting aggressive bursts over prolonged duels.
Usage Tips
Opt for Compact SMG when holding angles or third-partying due to ammo endurance; pair with a shotgun. Use Rapid Fire SMG for quick peeks or rushes, but switch early to avoid dry-firing. Both shine under 15m-build to close gaps.
