It’s finally time for the Fortnite OG update to start. The Fortnite team is currently adding a new patch to the game, and we can expect a lot of fun quests and nostalgia in this chapter. Fortnite‘s OG map, airplanes, the Baller, as well as many old weapons will be coming back to Fortnite. In the meantime, let’s go over what players can expect before the Fortnite OG release update time, along with how long Fortnite everyone must wait during this downtime.
How Long Is the Downtime for Fortnite OG?
Fortnite is currently undergoing maintenance at 7:00 AM GMT / 03:00 AM ET. Based on updates in the past, you can expect the downtime to take around 2 to 5 hours. Chapter 4 Season 5 is now upon us, and in this chapter, Fortnite‘s OG map awaits us. And it’s not just the old map that will be added to the game. We will literally go back in time in the game, and everything from Battle Pass skins to vehicles, weapons, and modeling of items in the environment will be going back in time.
With the Fortnite OG release time so close, here is the loot pool for you if you haven’t heard about it yet:
- Scar – Suppressed Scar
- SMG – Suppressed SMG – P90
- Grenade Launcher – Rocket Launcher – Guided Missile
- Bolt Sniper – Silent Bolt Sniper – Hunting Rifle
- Old Trap – Bouncers – Campfire – Launchpad
- Old Grenade – Boogie Bomb – Impulses
- Bush
- Mini Shield – Big Shield – Chug Jug
These are just the main items you need to know before the Fortnite OG patch starts. In addition, old vehicles such as Shopping Carts, Hoverboards, Planes, and Golf Carts have been re-added to the game.