Fortnite OG wowed players when it first returned, offering up retooled versions of various classic seasons, which changed each week. It proved to be a massive hit, with player counts absolutely skyrocketing in the month or so Fortnite OG was live. It’s no surprise then, that it’s now come back as a permanent fixture, continuing into 2025.
Thankfully, the ongoing battle royale title receives regular updates from its developers teasing what’s coming, and we do now know that Fortnite OG is going to cycle through seasons. Now that the new season of Fortnite battle royale has launched, the runway is clear for OG to take the spotlight.
Here’s everything you need to know about when Fortnite OG Season 3 launches. We’ll cover everything officially revealed by Epic Games, some info on what to expect, as well as a round-up of how things played out last time. As news comes out, this page will be updated.
Fortnite OG Season 3 release date
Fortnite OG Season 3 will launch on March 25, 2025. This is when the first season ends according to the Battle Pass, and this blog post.
You can check this Season 2 end date in the Fortnite Discover tab, which features a countdown. If the timings shift for any reason, we’ll be sure to update this section.
Fortnite OG is now a dedicated mode moving forward, cycling through Chapter 1 seasons in a similar way to how things worked at the end of 2023, though slightly elongated. Chapter 1 Season 2 ends on March 25, 2025. This recreates the pattern of the original run, adding loot pool changes and feature introductions. You can read more in the full blog post.
The best place to keep up on specific updates closer to the launch of the new season of Fortnite OG is the Fortnite Status X / Twitter account. We’ll be sure to keep this page up to date as well.
What is Fortnite OG?
Fortnite OG launched in November 2023 and switched the game all the way back to the 2018 map. Specifically, it started in Season 5, with the return of Tilted Towers, a throwback weapon loot pool, and several OG skins to buy in the store. Each week, Epic Games moved the clock forward to the next season, rotating through Season 6, Season 7/8, and then Season 9/10.
The map went back to a more classic style, visually and in terms of level design. Iconic locations like Frosty Flights came back, as did old-school vehicles like the X-4 Stormwing. This lasted until December 2, 2023, when the game switched over to a new season. Fortnite OG returned on December 6, 2024 and is now a permanent mode, with its own seasons cycle.
Fortnite OG map
Above, you can see the Fortnite OG map. It’s been meticulously recreated, with every tree, car, chest and object is right where you remember it. Ziplines and ascenders have been added in Zero Build to aid movement. As the seasons change, we’ll likely see the map change with it, as well. With Season 2, you’ll be able to jump into Snobby Shores, Tilted Towers, and Shifty Shafts.
Fortnite OG weapons loot pool
Here’s the weapons added as part of Fortnite OG season 2:
- Small Shield Potion
- Multi-Surface Damage Trap
- Boogie Bomb
- Suppressed Pistol
- Cozy Campfire
- Chug Jug
- Minigun
- Crossbow
- Impulse Grenade
FAQs
How long is Fortnite OG back for?
In excellent news for fans, Fortnite OG is a permanent game mode for the online battle royale game. It’ll stay live in perpetuity, and follow its own seasonal cycle, which means it’ll evolve regularly like other Fortnite modes.
Will Fortnite OG rotate seasons?
As well as Fortnite OG being a permanent game mode, it will absolutely have its own seasonal content that will help keep things fresh. Expect the seasonal cycle to change things up regularly.
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