Epic Games is permanently bringing back Fortnite's original map as a dedicated mode starting December 6th, allowing players to experience the game's first 10 seasons over time. This follows the success of last year's temporary revival, which saw record player numbers. The OG mode will coexist with the upcoming Fortnite Chapter 6, which is rumored to have a Japanese theme.
Hombale Films has released the first look of "Kantara Chapter 1," the highly anticipated sequel to "Kantara: A Legend." The teaser introduces actor-director Rishab Shetty in a new avatar and promises an intense and divine experience. The teaser creates suspense and intrigue, setting the stage for an immersive cinematic journey. The enchanting music from the first installment returns, and the teaser ends with seven different music ragas representing the languages in which the movie will be released. "Kantara" gained global recognition last year for its folklore-based storytelling.
The Fortnite OG season schedule has been revealed, with each week featuring different seasons from Chapter 1. The OG season will end on December 2nd. The schedule includes various items, weapons, and vehicles from each season, with surprises and additional content teased. The popularity of the OG season may lead to the return of the original maps in the future.
Leaks for Fortnite's upcoming Chapter 1 season reveal details about the Battle Pass, including standard pricing and length, five known skins, and the return of vehicles and OG elements like Supply Drops and the OG map. The OG return is expected to last for about a month before transitioning into a "real" Chapter 5 season. Fans are divided on the limited duration of the OG return.
Epic Games has confirmed that the next season of Fortnite, Chapter 4: Season 5, will bring players back to Chapter 1. Teases and hints in the game have led players to speculate about the return to the older chapter, and now it has been officially announced. The new season launches on November 3, and it is expected to integrate elements from Chapter 1: Season 5 into the current map.
Fortnite fans are revisiting the game's past with Creative 2.0, attempting to recreate the Battle Royale island as it existed in Chapter 1 Season 3. However, the game was worse in every way back then and cannot be fully restored. While some players are nostalgic for the old version, the game has received many quality-of-life updates over the years that make the current version more enjoyable. These Chapter 1 maps are nothing more than fun little glimpses of the past to enjoy while Epic continues to invent the future.
Teams are using the newly revamped Creative Mode in Fortnite to recreate the original map from Chapter 1 using the brand-new Unreal Editor for Fortnite. The new tool runs in Unreal Engine 5 and builds on concepts from the existing Fortnite Creative toolset, adding new features for expanded custom content, modeling, textures, VFX, and more. Multiple teams have already started working on recreations of Fortnite's original island, and some have already released their maps for players to enjoy.