Fortnite’s new ‘OG’ season is a trip through the game’s history

The Fortnite island is altering as soon as once more — however this time, it’ll look very acquainted to longtime followers. The sport simply launched its newest season, which has been dubbed “Fortnite OG.” According to developer Epic Games, the sport will likely be usually up to date all through the season, and “each major update will bring a different phase of battle royale’s past.”

The remainder of OG will dig into subsequent chapters. On November ninth, there will likely be a season 6-themed replace (meaning quadcrashers and six-shooters), November sixteenth will deal with seasons 7 and eight (Stormwing planes and mini-guns), and November twenty third will cowl seasons 9 and X (jetpacks and the Baller).

This season is additionally totally different in that it is a lot shorter than typical. Whereas a Fortnite season usually lasts round three months, Fortnite OG will span simply 4 weeks. Because of this, the battle cross — referred to as an OG cross right here — will function 50 unlockable objects, half the regular cross, however will nonetheless price the regular 950 V-bucks. (Players will be capable to unlock 1,000 V-bucks in the event that they full the cross, and it stays free for Fortnite Crew subscribers.) Here’s the solid of characters you’ll be able to unlock — they’re remixes of fashionable outfits from the game’s history:

Naturally, the in-game store can even function what Epic describes as a “curated selections of classic, mashup, and fresh items” to buy.