Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 2 Release Date and More
Fortnite OG mode has been giving players exactly what they wanted – a return to the game’s roots without all the complex additions that came later. The mode takes you back to simpler times when building was straightforward, the map was compact, and matches moved at a pace that let you think about your next move.
Since becoming permanent back in December, it’s been doing exactly what it set out to do. Now, Epic Games has revealed when the next chapter of this nostalgic journey begins, and you might want to mark your calendar for this one.
Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 2 Release Date
Epic Games shared the news through their Twitter/X with a simple message: “Clear your plans for January 31. We’re going full tilt.” The message hints at the return of Tilted Towers, a location every Fortnite player knows as the heart of intense battles on the map.
The OG mode has been quite a success since becoming permanent. Players seem to really enjoy having both build and zero-build options that take them back to Fortnite’s earlier days.
Looking Ahead to Fortnite OG Season 2
The next season presents an interesting situation for Epic Games. They’re working with content from the original 10 seasons, which means finding ways to keep things fresh while staying true to what made early Fortnite special.
Based on early information, Haunted Hills might join Tilted Towers as a new location. Epic hasn’t confirmed all the details yet, but we’ll see everything when the season launches. The timing puts this release in an active period for Fortnite, alongside events like the Godzilla and Kong crossover and more.
Our Take on Fortnite OG
Coming from Chapter 5, the OG experience feels like stepping into a completely different game. The shooting and building mechanics work the same way, but the pace changes entirely without the movement options you’re probably used to.
The building fights take on a different rhythm too. The skill ceiling actually feels higher here as well, or maybe I just landed in sweaty lobbies all the time.
Does this make OG mode worse than current Fortnite? Not at all. It’s just a different way to play that rewards a specific playstyle and skill set. If you learned Fortnite with modern mechanics like we did, expect a learning curve. You might find yourself preferring the smoother gameplay of current Fortnite, but OG mode offers something unique that’s worth trying, especially with Tilted Towers making its return in Season 2.
If you’re still playing through the current Fortnite OG season 1, you have until January 31 to finish up before Chapter 1 Season 2 brings its changes to the game. The gameplay and familiar mechanics will stay the same – you’ll just have new places to drop and explore when the update arrives.