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The next major content update forFortniteis on the horizon, andEpic Gameshas detailed exactly when servers will be taken offline ahead of the launch of Fortnite OG.
With each new update, Fortnite servers are taken offline for maintenance. During this time, players will be prompted to download and install the latest update. This time around, Epic is mixing things up with the release of Chapter 4: Season OG, instead of what many expected to be Chapter 4: Season 5.
Players will be taken back to Fortnite’s roots with the return of the Chapter 1 map, featuring iconic points of interest such as Tilted Towers, Risky Reels, and many more. According to various leakers within the community, fans can also expect the map to evolve each week as Fortnite rotates between previous Chapter 1 seasons.
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Fans around the world are eager to jump into Fortnite OG to experience pure nostalgia, but when exactly will server downtime come to an end? Here’s everything you need to know about the release time for Fortnite OG.
What Time Does Fortnite OG Start?
According to Epic Games, server downtime for Fortnite OG will begin onFriday, November 3rd at 3AM EST. Servers are expected to remain offline for approximately 2-3 hours, which means Fortnite OG will start at6AM EST on November 3rd.
However, it is worth noting that Fortnite’s server downtime often varies from update to update. This means the game’s servers may be offline for longer than 3 hours, should any issues arise during the maintenance. Players will also be required to download and install the latest update, details of which can be found in the official patch notes further down this article.
Fortnite Update 4.05 Patch Notes For Chapter 4: OG
POV: It’s 2018. Welcome to Fortnite OG.
Drop in the original Island once again in Fortnite Battle RoyaleChapter 4 Season OG. Throughout “Fortnite OG,” each major update will bring a different phase of Battle Royale’s past, starting with Chapter 1 Season 5. That means Shopping Carts, ATKs, the Assault Rifle, Pump Shotgun, and more in both Battle Royale and Zero Build!
THE BATTLE IS BUILDING, BACK IN TIME
Go back in time Season by Season. Some of the unvaulted gear in each update will remain for that update, be in more than one update, or stay for the rest of Fortnite OG ⛏ Everything below is justpartof what’ll be unvaulted:
V27.00 - SEASON 5: THE RETURN OF TILTED, GREASY, AND RISKY
Season 5, the Season where worlds collided… and players collided with All Terrain Karts! Take up weapons, Traps, and vehicles that were present in the original Season 5.
TheAssault Rifle,Pump Shotgun, andHunting Rifleare just some of the weapons unvaulted!
It’s not just weapons that are back — things like theDamage Trap,Grappler, andBoogie Bombare unvaulted too.
Thrill rides ahead: theShopping CartandAll Terrain Kartare unvaulted! (Be careful before trying Shopping Cart stunts.)
V27.00 NOV 9 HOTFIX - SEASON 6: DARKNESS RISES IN LOOT LAKE
Darkness Rises again in Loot Lake! During the v27.00 Nov 9 hotfix, give opponents frights with weapons that were in Season 6. Also have delights with the Quadcrasher, Mounted Turret, and more!
Take up weapons that were in the loot pool in Season 6, including theDouble Barrel Shotgun,Clinger, andSix Shooter. (Fittingly, the Six Shooter debuted in Season 6!)
Build defense! Attach aChiller Trapto yourPort-a-Fortressfort, then top it off withMounted Turrets. (Have cold feet enough? The Chiller Trap and Mounted Turret won’t be in Zero Build.)
Burst onto the scene with aQuadcrasherorDriftboard*.
*The Driftboard wasn’t introduced until Season 7, but it’ll first be available in Fortnite OG during the Season 6 update!
V27.10 NOV 16 HOTFIX - SEASONS 7 & 8: OF CHILL AND TREASURE
If you thought Chiller Traps were cold, Seasons 7 and 8 featured a snow biome and Frosty Flights. Pirate camps appeared on the Island following the pol-arrrr temperatures, and a range of swashbuckling gear was on the map to employ.
Start blasting from the past with weapons like theFlint-Knock Pistol,Minigun, andQuad Launcher!
More things will be unvaulted (and dug up) in v27.10, including thePoison Dart Trap,Itemized Glider Redeploy, andBuried Treasure. Note: the Poison Dart Trap will not be in Zero Build.
Don’t just move, attack! Strike with theX-4 Stormwingof Sgt. Winter fame, and thePirate Cannonthat lets you launch your teammates.
V27.11 NOV 23 HOTFIX - SEASONS 9 & X: BLAST OFF!
Season 9 brought the future. Then in Season X, the world was destabilizing, fast! But don’t worry, Seasons 9 and X had a ton of ways to play Fortnite that will return in the v27.11 Nov 23 hotfix.
Finish Fortnite OG strong with weapons like theHeavy Sniper Rifle,Proximity Grenade Launcher,Air Strike, andJunk Rift.
Defy natural order with items like theStorm FlipandJetpack. (Fun fact: Season 9’s “The Final Showdown” event had players using Jetpacks to witness a fight of epic proportions.)
Introduced in Season 8, players stayed rollin’ withThe Ballerin Season 9.
RUN IT BACK WITH THE OG PASS AND OG ITEM SHOP
INTRODUCING THE OG PASS
COP NEW CLASSICS WITH THE OG SHOP
We’ve hit rewind on the Item Shop. Check out curated selections of classic, mashup, and fresh items in theOG Shop! These Outfits and accessories will only be available for a limited time, as a new curated selection will appear in the Shop daily at 7 PM ET.
For more details on the OG Pass and OG Shop, check out ourOG Pass/OG Shop blog post!
CHAPTER 4 SEASON OG RANKED
Welcome toChapter 4 Season OG Ranked! As usual with a new Season, everyone’s rank has been reset in Chapter 4 Season OG to provide a fresh start for all players.
Also as usual, you’ll only need to play one Ranked match in Chapter 4 Season OG to have your rank revealed (one match per Battle Royale and Zero Build).Your performance in your first match does not determine your initial rank placement.Rather, it reveals your rank and then updates your rank progress bar based on your performance in the match.
RANKED MATCHMAKING TEST
In the higher ranks? It’s expected that matchmaking may take a little longer than if you were in a lower rank. We recently began a test to help get you in a match faster in Ranked. Specifically, lobbies with 80+ players will begin a match if matchmaking is taking a while. As we monitor, we may adjust the threshold of players and the time passed it takes for a match to begin.
Another aim of this test is fairer matches for higher-ranked players, by tightening the range of players able to join a match.
FASTER RANK PROGRESSION IN FORTNITE OG
With Fortnite OG being a short Season, rank progression will be faster at the higher and middle ranks to accommodate. Players will be penalized less for being eliminated early in a match, and will have slightly faster increases to their rank progression bar. Keep aiming for Unreal!
Additionally, we’ve made progression faster for players in the Bronze ranks, so friends queuing up together across ranks will see more consistent progression.
REMINISCENT RANKED REWARD
When you jump off the Battle Bus in a Ranked match, you’ll be given a Ranked Urgent Quest. By completing certain amounts of Ranked Urgent Quests, you’ll unlock in-game rewards! Unlock the Chapter 1-inspiredRanker’s Tags Back Blingby completing just one Ranked Urgent Quest during Fortnite OG.
Ranker’s Tags will display the color of the highest rank you’ve reached this Season. Proud of the rank you reached? Show it off in this Season and beyond!
CLASSICALLY COMPETITIVE
Don’t let a reverse in time mean a reverse in competitive drive. Learn about Fortnite OG’s competitive offerings, including Ranked Cups, at ourFortnite OG Competitive Details blog post!
TheCompetitor’s SkybladesandCompetitor’s Time Brella, earnable Glider rewards from Ranked Cups.
Please note that not every Fortnite OG feature will be in tournaments. Features not in tournaments include (but aren’t limited to):
“THE RE-OG” LOBBY TRACK BY METRO BOOMIN + CONTENT CREATION
Press play and go back in time with Metro Boomin. As a special thanks, check out your Locker for the freeThe Re-OG Lobby Trackreward and celebrate Fortnite OG.
Content creators in the Support-A-Creator (SAC) program will be able to host content featuring this Lobby Track on YouTube and monetize it for seven days starting November 3 at 7 AM ET. No takedown notifications should occur during this time. More info:
Not in SAC? Don’t worry, you can still share your experiences featuring the Lobby Track. However, you will not be able to monetize this content on YouTube.
Please note:For Twitch creators streaming content featuring this Lobby Track, we cannot prevent your VODs or clips from getting flagged by third-party copyright detection systems. The general recommendation is to disable VODs/clips for the duration of the event. For more information, see Twitch’sDMCA & Copyright FAQshelp page.
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