Fortnite Bringing the ‘OG’ Squad Back to Celebrate the Nostalgic Chapter 1 Homecoming

Published 10/28/2023, 6:49 AM EDT

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 Fortnite, Assemble! As the countdown to Fortnite Chapter 4 had begun, it was about time Epic Games invited the big ambassadors of the tactical Battle Royale. Well, not all ideas are ‘too good to be true’ as the makers are all in to celebrate the homecoming of the ‘OG’ features with the ‘OG’ gang! 

Ever since Fortnite confirmed the return to roots with Chapter 1 maps in the new upcoming season, the buzz around the Epic Games’ creation has been running hot. Even the celebrity streamers couldn’t refrain from expressing their excitement at the prospect of a nostalgic ride. Further, the homecoming of the 2018 appealing features also sparked a theory of the fans getting to witness the champion squad of Fortnite once again together. Just hours after the big announcement, it seems like Epic Games is on the mission of ‘Reunion’. 

“Return of Fortnite Chapter 1 means only one thing”: CouRage sparks the excitement! 

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Does a Fortnite squad featuring Ninja, CouRage, DrLupo, and Timthetatman take you down memory lane? Fortunately, Epic Games is now planning to treat the fans with not just a nostalgic map and Chapter 1 features but with a squad that they associate with the early days of the season’s big success. It all began when CouRage took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, The return of Fortnite Chapter 1 means only one thing…The OG Squad must return too.”

The streamer followed this viral tweet with some more fascinating threads. A hilarious representation of how the ‘OG’ squad had gone old, and to a caption of some self-appreciation that read, Time to carry my pals Ninja, Tim, and Cloakzy like old times!” The YouTuber seemed all invested in the idea of assembling the golden squad. 

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It was just a matter of hours before the other members of the gang gave their reactions to the invite and courtesy of Epic Games’ reminder, fans are convinced it’s happening! 

Epic Games invitations that cannot be ‘ignored’

The upcoming release of Chapter 4 on November 3 with the old nostalgic elements marks nothing less than a celebration for the Fortnite fanatics. But to make things more grand, Epic Games has called in the best of their agents to endorse the launch. The makers sent some gigantic packages that symbolize homecoming might not be that hard to spot. 

Ninja receives a gigantic burger, and he knows it’s time to return to the squad. 

DrLupo isn’t surprised at all as he comes across the enormous coffee mug. Well, a coffee meeting is fixed with Epic Games, it seems. 

Tim has a hilarious reaction to the ‘extra-sized tomato’ delivered to his garden.There’s no way Fortnite sent me this,” he wrote on X sharing a video. 

CouRage also receives a reminder of the big countdown, and the circle is complete! 

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So, has Epic Games ticked off every box from your nostalgia checklist? If not, there are still a few days to go! 

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Vaibhav Singh Tomar

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Vaibhav Singh Tomar is an Esports writer whose passion for storytelling transcends the boundaries of traditional mediums. Armed with a Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication, and 7+ years of experience in storytelling and content writing, he brings a fresh and dynamic perspective to the world of digital sports. Having contributed 542 articles to Essentially Sports, Vaibhav's writing journey is not just about sports but also about weaving compelling narratives.
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