Fortnite OG Hits 1 Million Active Players Within 20 Minutes of Launch

The latest addition to Fortnite, known as Fortnite OG, is creating quite a buzz by taking players on a nostalgic trip back to its Chapter 1 Season 1 roots. Astonishingly, just 20 minutes after its debut on Friday morning, over a million players flocked to the game’s traditional mode, with another 270,000 opting for the Zero Build style, according to Fortnite’s launcher statistics.

This surge in player interest follows closely on the heels of a monumental event in Fortnite’s timeline. On November 30th, Fortnite hosted an event called “Remix: The Finale,” which turned into a massive virtual concert. It captivated more than 14 million viewers, earning it the title of the most-watched in-game Fortnite event ever.

Fortnite OG is all about Epic Games bringing back a beloved old map from Fortnite’s history, and it seems like each version draws a significant crowd. Back in November 2023, when they rolled out the Chapter 1 Season 5 map, the game saw 44.7 million players join in just one day.

What’s different this time is that the OG map isn’t just making a guest appearance—it’s here to stay as a permanent game mode. This means we’ll have to see whether the excitement surrounding this classic map stands the test of time. For now, let’s dive into what the Fortnite OG map offers in terms of landscapes and weaponry.