Fortnite OG fans, mark your calendars: the nostalgic journey through Chapter 1 Season 1 wraps up on January 31, 2025, at 5 a.m. EST, making way for the highly anticipated Season 2 to drop the same day. Get ready to revisit iconic locations like Tilted Towers and unlock classic items such as the small shield and chug jug, as Fortnite OG ramps up the nostalgia with fresh challenges and familiar favorites.
Players may quickly realize how brutal Fortnite of old was as they’re landing in one of the 12 named locations or scrambling for shield potions. Season 2 brought along some needed changes with more map locations and items, but when will these changes come in Fortnite OG? And what do we know about when future seasons will come into rotation?
Here’s when the current Fortnite OG season ends and when Chapter 1 Season 2 arrives, and what we know about the Fortnite OG schedule.
Update (Jan. 20): Developer Epic games has released the first teaser for Chapter 2, confirming both its release date and a familiar named location.
When does the current Fortnite OG season end and OG Season 2 arrive?
Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 1 began on December 6, 2024, and is scheduled to end on January 31, 2025, at 5 a.m. EST, as indicated by the in-game OG Pass. Following this, Fortnite OG Season 2 is expected to start immediately on January 31, 2025, introducing new map locations like Tilted Towers and items such as the small shield and chug jug. Each OG season appears to last around eight weeks, with Season 2 running until March 25, 2025, before Season 3 begins. This cycle allows players to relive the original Fortnite experience in a condensed timeline while looking forward to new content with each season change.
Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 1 will end on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at 5 a.m. EST, as stated by the OG Pass in-game.
This has been subsequently confirmed by Twitter as the same date OG Chapter 2 will arrive, which will go “full tilt” – a reference to named location Tilted Towers.
How often will Fortnite OG seasons and maps change?
Fortnite OG seasons and maps change more frequently than in the standard Battle Royale mode, with each OG season lasting around eight weeks. Epic Games cycles through classic Chapter 1 seasons, updating the map and loot pools to reflect the specific season being featured. For example, Fortnite OG Season 1 ran from early December 2024 to January 31, 2025, and Season 2 followed immediately, introducing new locations like Tilted Towers and additional items. This rotation allows players to experience the evolution of Fortnite’s early years at a quicker pace, with each season bringing nostalgic map changes and gameplay updates roughly every two months.
With this first season lasting eight weeks, the assumption – though not confirmed – is each new Chapter 1 season will also come into rotation every eight weeks. A leaked Fortnite OG schedule by Twitter seemingly also confirms this, with the final season, Season X, arriving on June 1, 2026. That’s some wait if true – but as with Fortnite’s mainline seasons, dates can easily shift, so take it with a pinch of salt until at least Season 2 is with us.
When to expect in Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 2
Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 2 is set to begin on January 31, 2025, with the game servers expected to go offline for maintenance a few hours before the launch, typically early morning in North America. Players can look forward to revisiting iconic locations like Tilted Towers, Shifty Shafts, and Junk Junction, along with the return of classic items such as small shield potions and the chug jug. This season will run until March 25, 2025, offering a nostalgic experience with updated content from the original Chapter 1 Season 2 era.
As for what we can expect during the next map change, Chapter 1 Season 2 brought along a lot of new changes that fans and players grew to love. Season 2 introduced vital items such as the small shield potion, boogie bomb, and chug jug, and added the famous Tilted Towers to the map. The Season 2 battle pass also had highly coveted skins like the Blue Squire, Royale Knight, and Black Knight.
For a list of what changes you might see in Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 2, check out the sections below.
Season 2 map changes
In Season 2, there were five named locations added to the map:
- Haunted Hills
- Junk Junction
- Shifty Shafts
- Snobby Shores
- Tilted Towers
Season 2 item changes
In Season 2, many items were added, but many were also vaulted. Here’s a list of all of the new item additions in season 2:
- Boogie Bomb
- Chug Jug
- Cozy Campfire
- Cupid’s Crossbow
- Damage Trap (uncommon)
- Impulse Grenade
- Minigun
- Small Shield Potion
- Suppressed Pistol
Will Fortnite OG Season 2 bring back classic map locations soon
Yes, Fortnite OG Season 2 is bringing back classic map locations. Epic Games has confirmed that this season reintroduces beloved points of interest (POIs) from Chapter 1 Season 2, including Tilted Towers, Shifty Shafts, Snobby Shores, Junk Junction, Pleasant Park, Retail Row, and many more. In total, 17 named locations from the original map are returning, offering players the chance to experience the nostalgic battlegrounds that defined Fortnite’s early days. These classic locations are available now with the launch of OG Season 2, so players can immediately drop into these iconic spots.
Will Tilted Towers and other classic POIs return in OG Season 2
Yes, Tilted Towers and other classic Points of Interest (POIs) have returned in Fortnite OG Season 2. Epic Games has officially brought back Tilted Towers, along with other iconic locations such as Junk Junction, Shifty Shafts, Haunted Hills, Snobby Shores, and more. Players can now drop into these nostalgic spots and experience the classic Fortnite map as it was during Chapter 1 Season 2. The update is designed to deliver a full dose of nostalgia, with original loot and gameplay elements accompanying the return of these beloved locations.
