Fortnite fans are in for a major surprise this December as Epic Games brings back the classic OG experience – from nostalgic weapons to the legendary map that started it all.
In the latest announcement, Epic detailed that Fortnite OG is permanently returning on December 6. The short X post claims that the game will come back with the OG map, OG loot, and relieve OG seasons.
THIS. IS. NOT. A. DRILL.
— Fortnite (@Fortnite) November 12, 2024
OG is coming BACK and is here to stay. Relive Battle Royale from the start and explore the OG map, collect OG loot, and relive OG seasons. Drop back in on December 6. pic.twitter.com/Zpg1CrItS5
Originally returning in December 2023, Fortnite OG was instrumental in returning the game’s original glory along with its old players while boosting new ones. Its return also means that Tilted Towers and Ballers will also be a permanent part of the experience.
Do note that if you’re worried that Fortnite OG will replace the original game, that’s not the case. Players who love the modern take will still be able to play it. The game’s latest Chapter 2 Remix is the latest proof that Fortnite players do love that nostalgia.
How will OG loot differ from current loot pools
Fortnite OG loot pools recreate early Chapter 1 Battle Royale weapons and items, excluding modern additions like mythic weapons or recent mobility tools.
Key Differences
OG loot focuses on classic, balanced items from Seasons 1-10, emphasizing shotguns, assault rifles, and explosives without current Chapter 6+ staples. Current loot pools include advanced options like exotic/mythic weapons, bug-related items, and high-mobility gadgets. OG prioritizes ground loot and chests over supply drops dominating modern games.
OG Loot Examples
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Weapons: Pump Shotgun (purple/gold rarities), Heavy AR, Burst Assault Rifle, Drum Gun, Compact SMG, Dual Pistols, Scoped Assault Rifle.
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Items: Jetpacks, Stink Bombs, Dynamite, Apples (for health), Thermal Scoped AR. No modern vaults like Mammoth Pistol or Kinetic Blade.
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Vehicles: Quad Crashers, Mounted Turrets (season-specific).
Current Loot Contrasts
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Features O.X.R. Drop Pods, Swarmer/Bomber bugs, and bunkers for exotics.
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Shared base pools across modes with ranked restrictions, unlike OG’s isolated Chapter 1 cycle.
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Rotating modern metas (e.g., Combat AR, Heavy Sniper) absent in OG’s nostalgic setup.
Which weapons are unique to OG loot pools
Weapons unique to OG loot pools include early Chapter 1 exclusives like the Burst Assault Rifle, Scoped Assault Rifle, Submachine Gun, Suppressed SMG, Semi-Auto Pistol, Revolver, and Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle, which were vaulted or heavily reworked in modern Fortnite.
Unique Assault Rifles
Burst Assault Rifle fires in three-round bursts for medium-range precision, differing from current full-auto ARs. Scoped Assault Rifle offers first-person zoom absent in today’s standard rifles. Both vanished after early seasons.
Unique SMGs and Pistols
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Original Submachine Gun and Suppressed SMG emphasize high fire rate over modern Tactical SMG accuracy.
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Semi-Auto Pistol and Revolver provide hip-fire alternatives to suppressed pistols, with Revolver’s high damage per shot unmatched today.
These prioritize spray-and-pray playstyles from Seasons 1-3.
Unique Snipers and Shotguns
Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle delivers one-shot potential at long range without scopes dominating current loot. Double Barrel Shotgun (mentioned in OG returns) doubles close-range output, unlike single-pellet heavies.
Why Exclusive to OG
These weapons recreate Chapter 1 metas, excluding post-Season 10 additions like Combat AR or mythics. OG rotates them seasonally without modern vaults or exotics for authentic nostalgia.
