Whispers turned into reality today as Epic confirmed the rumors from earlier this month. This mode will take Battle Royale back to square one, with Season 1 resetting the game to its launch state. Expect the original map, loot, and gameplay that started it all.
As Fortnite tries to keep old players hooked and reel in new ones, it's piling on options for fans. The new Reload mode offers a bite-sized competitive experience, while the main Battle Royale map gets increasingly quirky. We think Fortnite OG is aimed at purists who prefer the game in its simpler form.
The timing of this news is curious, coming just a day after Blizzard unveiled Overwatch: Classic. Last year's Fortnite OG was a massive hit for Epic Games, sending player numbers through the roof. It's no shocker to see it make a comeback.
It's worth noting that Fortnite OG's content is now seven years old. Kids who were 11 when it first dropped are now college-bound. The nostalgia is hitting hard.
Most games might worry about splitting their player base like this, but Fortnite regularly boasts tens or hundreds of thousands of players across all its modes at any time. There's more than enough room for everyone.
