Fortnite OG, the newly introduced game mode that brings back the classic Chapter 1 Season 1 version of Fortnite, has already amassed an impressive player base. Just 20 minutes post-launch on Friday morning, this mode attracted over a million players engaged in the regular build mode, with approximately 270,000 opting for the Zero Build alternative, according to stats from the Fortnite launcher.
This surge in popularity follows closely on the heels of yet another landmark event in Fortnite’s storied history. On November 30, the game hosted “Remix: The Finale,” a virtual concert that captivated an audience of over 14 million, setting a record as the most-watched in-game event Fortnite has ever seen.
Fortnite OG is essentially Epic Games’ way of bringing back vintage Fortnite maps. Historically, each iteration of Fortnite OG has successfully drawn large crowds. For instance, when the Chapter 1 Season 5 map was unleashed in November 2023, it attracted a staggering 44.7 million players in a single day.
This time, the return of the OG map isn’t just a fleeting experience—it’s here as a permanent game mode. It’s going to be interesting to watch how enduring the excitement for this nostalgic map will be. Meanwhile, players can fully dive into exploring the iconic Fortnite OG map and its nostalgic weapon loot pool.
