What’s new in Fortnite?
Epic Games just launched the collab for The Fantastic Four: The First Steps, with movie-inspired skins available as rewards as part of a new Tournament. In terms of the OG mode, there’s set to be a live event on Saturday (July 26) centered around a rocket launch. Until then, there’s the new Thermal Rifle to try out, as well as a whole new OG Battle Pass to work through.
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, and Epic has confirmed that the next season of Fortnite OG will begin in August.
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 5 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 5 release date
Fortnite OG Season 5 will launch on August 8, 2025. This is according to the in-game Battle Pass screen. Recently, Epic Games has started to detail a live event that’ll arrive on July 26. We’ll have to wait and see where it lands this time around.
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 ended on March 25, 2025, with Season 3 came to a close on June 8, 2025. This recreates the pattern of the original run, adding loot pool changes and feature introductions. You can read more in the full Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 4 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 current 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 4, you’ll be able to jump into Dusty Divot, and Risky Reels.
Fortnite OG weapons loot pool
Here’s the weapons added as part of Fortnite OG season 3:
- Shopping Carts (live now)
- Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle (live now!) – Spot your enemies easier. It’ll also highlight Chests and Supply Drops for you!
- Apples (live now!) – As tasty as they are useful, these foraged items provide a nice lil’ 5 Health once eaten.
- Hop Rocks (live now!) – Prepare for lift-off! These meteor fragments grant you the power to perform gravity-defying leaps. It won’t last forever though, so use those hops carefully!
- Mushrooms – There’s no funny business here, these fungi’s provide 5 Shield and can be the difference between a slim victory or swift elimination…
- Bouncer – Spring into action! Whether you’re looking for a bouncy escape or setting up an aerial ambush, the Bouncer Trap is a friend.
- Drum Gun – Rapid fire your way to dominance like someone’s supporting you with a drum roll
- Dual Pistols – This pair of pistols packs a punch if you’re willing to get up close and personal.
- Jetpack – Take to the sky and get an aerial advantage over your opponents. Be warned though — it’s a long way to the ground when you’re all out of fuel
- Stink Bomb – Clear the way with a gaseous grenade that creates a lingering cloud of noxious fumes. Who said winning had to smell good?
Note that while these weapons and items are planned on being added this season, they’re not all available at launch. Items like the Drum Gun will be added as the season progresses. The following weapons carry over from the previous season:
- Assault Rifle
- Burst Assault Rifle (Epic and Legendary rarities have arrived!)
- Scoped Assault Rifle
- Light Machine Gun
- Minigun
- Revolver
- Pistol
- Suppressed Pistol
- Suppressed Submachine Gun
- Tactical Submachine Gun
- Pump Shotgun
- Tactical Shotgun
- Heavy Shotgun
- Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle
- Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
- Hunting Rifle
- Grenade Launcher
- Rocket Launcher
- Guided Missile
- Boogie Bomb
- Bushes
- Cozy Campfire
- Clingers
- Grenade
- Impulse Grenade
- Remote Explosives
- Port-A-Bunker
- Damage Trap
- Launch Pad (non-throwable version)
- Bandages
- Med Kits
- Shield Potions
- Small Shield Potions
- Slurp Juice
- Chug Jugs
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.
How much does the Fortnite OG Pass cost?
The Fortnite OG Pass costs 1,000 V-Bucks. This gives you the chance to earn three skins, as well as a host of other items. It’s worth pointing out that unlike the main Battle Pass, the Fortnite OG pass does not feature any V-Bucks, so you won’t earn any back while working through it.
