Fortnite OG Hit 1 Million Players in Just 20 Minutes

Fortnite OG may not be a fresh concept, as it has made appearances in the past. However, the latest launch is distinctive because Fortnite OG is being established as a permanent mode, much to the delight of long-time fans. Gamers are returning to Fortnite in droves to enjoy the nostalgia-filled experiences they cherish.

In fact, shortly after its launch, Fortnite OG attracted over 1 million concurrent players in the standard mode and an additional 270,000 in Zero Build, as reported by Polygon. To put this in perspective, that number dwarfs the peak player count of approximately 1,822 times what Concord experienced. Fortnite has always been a powerhouse, but it is currently witnessing an unprecedented influx of players. As this article is being crafted, the game boasts 3,383,844 players, with an all-time high of around 14 million concurrent players recorded just five days ago.

This surge is hardly surprising. Whenever Fortnite OG has been reintroduced, it typically results in a notable increase in player numbers, with 44.7 million people logging in throughout a single day. Whether this influx will sustain itself remains to be seen. Epic Games should seize this chance to analyze what aspects of Fortnite OG resonate with players and assess any modern updates that might have pushed older fans away.

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At present, Fortnite OG has transported players back to the game’s initial days, featuring the original map and weapon loadout from 2017, a time before the introduction of Tilted Towers. This nostalgic map includes:

Anarchy Acres
Dusty Depot
Fatal Fields
Flush Factory
Greasy Grove
Lonely Lodge
Moisty Mire
Pleasant Park
Retail Row
Salty Springs
Tomato Town
Wailing Woods

As for the weapons making a comeback, here’s a glimpse of what players can expect in this mode. More may be revealed later, as Epic Games has been somewhat secretive about future updates.