Epic Games announced in a post on X that Fortnite OG is “combing BACK and is here to stay” starting December 6. That means players can experience the original map and loot starting with Chapter 1, Season 1 from all the way back in 2017, when Fortnite was less of the pop culture metaverse juggernaut it is today.

Fortnite players, get ready to party like it's 2017. On Tuesday, Epic Games announced that Fortnite OG is returning on Dec. 6, and this time, it's staying for good. Fortnite OG allows players to experience the game as it was when it was first released back in September 2017.

Players have clamoured for a return of Fortnite OG, the game’s mini season that brought back Chapter 1 content, since its addition to the game in late 2023. This year, Epic Games showed they were listening by bringing back a remixed version of Chapter 2 to conclude the entirety of Chapter 5 – but that’s not all.

From December 6, Fortnite OG will become a permanent mode, allowing players to relive the earliest Battle Royale days with classic loot, old-school challenges, and that unforgettable map. The best part is it’ll feature all the OG seasons, cycling monthly to keep things fresh.

Fortnite Chapter 1 fans are in for a treat, as Epic Games has announced that Season OG will be a permanent mode very soon.

The rumors were true: Fortnite OG is coming back. Epic Games has officially confirmed that OG Fortnite is returning on December 6. It's also coming back permanently, Epic said. The developer said, "OG is coming BACK and is here to stay." Players can expect the original map, original loot, and the original seasons.

Fortnite has had attractive game modes and collaborations to keep players hooked. Epic Games has also used nostalgia to reignite interest in Battle Royale. Proof of this was OG, a mode that brought back the original map for a limited time.

If you’re a veteran fan of Fortnite, this is going to be a treat for you — the “OG” (original) version of the battle royale is re-releasing in December. In a post on their official X/Twitter page, Epic Games announced that the OG Fortnite experience will return on December 6th,

Popular 'Fortnite' mode Fortnite OG is returning for good. Epic Games' battle royale game's throwback mode features the original map, loot, and gameplay from 2017's Chapter 1 and was launched for a limited time only in November 2023 before the event ended the following month.