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Fortnite OG Season 2 release date - here's when to expect the next season

Operators battle it out on the Fortnite OG.

Fortnite OG wowed players last year, 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 come back as a permanent fixture.

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 2 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 2 release date

(Image credit: Epic Games)

Fortnite OG Season 2 will launch around January 31, 2025. This is when the first season ends, and while Epic Games has yet to detail precise timings, we expect Season 2 to launch soon after.

You can check this Season 1 end date in the Fortnite Discover tab, which features a countdown. If the timings shift for any reason, we'll be sure to update this section. Prominent Fortnite twitter leaker @ShiinaBR has revealed that Season 2 will reportedly launch on January 31, as per the Tweet below:

Fortnite OG is now a dedicated mode moving forward, cycling through Chapter 1 seasons in a similar way to last year, though slightly elongated. Chapter 1 Season 1 ends on January 31, 2025 at 2AM ET, when it will cycle to season 2. This recreates the pattern of the original run, adding loot pool changes and feature introductions. You can read more in the full 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

(Image credit: Epic Games)

Above, you can see the 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.

Fortnite OG weapons loot pool

(Image credit: Epic Games)

Here's the current Fortnite OG loot pool:

  • Assault Rifle
  • Burst Assault Rifle
  • Scoped Assault Rifle
  • Pump Shotgun
  • Tactical Shotgun
  • Pistol
  • Revolver
  • Submachine Gun
  • Tactical Machine Gun
  • Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle
  • Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
  • Grenade Launcher
  • Rocket Launcher
  • Damage Trap
  • Ceiling Zapper
  • Wall Dynamo

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