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Epic Games has come forward with a surprise for fans! The OG season of Fortnite rejuvenated the game. Many content creators who had left the battle royale returned to compete again. And the numbers proved why it was the best season ever. On November 5, the game recorded its biggest day ever, as around 45 million players were enjoying the game.

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The fans loved it so much that they started a petition to include the OG season permanently in the game. Looking at the grand reception, Epic Games has come forward with a surprise for fans.

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The OG season of Fortnite is confirmed to return

In a surprise turn of events, Epic Games has announced the OG season of Fortnite will return in 2024. This revelation has sent a surge of happiness in the community. Many netizens have praised Epic Games for finally listening to the fans. In the tweet, Epic Games stated they are working on bringing the OG season back next year.

They will most likely introduce it as a separate mode in the game. This will mean Epic Games can continue working on evolving the map and island for the battle royale mode. On the other hand, players looking to enjoy the OG season can jump into it from a separate mode. However, these are all speculations for now as Epic Games is yet to reveal what they will be doing to reintroduce the OG season.

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But this announcement alone has caused a surge of happiness among gamers. Fans have taken to the internet to voice their support for this decision.

Fans are elated to hear the return of OG season

This surprise announcement from Epic Games has surprised many fans. A user said this is a step in the right direction as it felt more community-driven than a corporate announcement.

Fans have also asked devs to introduce it as a separate game mode. But a fan had a wild suggestion for the devs.

Content creators and fans alike have shared their excitement over this announcement.

Looks like Epic Games is finally listening to the community. This in turn also means that players will keep on returning to the battle royale. What are your thoughts on the return of the OG season? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Ajitesh Rawat is a WNBA and College Basketball Writer at EssentiallySports, where he leads the outlet’s Strategy Desk. With a research-driven approach and a reader-first mindset shaped during his stint as a Content Analyst, he covers the mechanics of the game with depth and precision. From injury reports and roster depth charts to player trades and transfer portal moves, Ajitesh brings clarity to the decisions that shape outcomes. Known for highlighting under-covered talent across the women’s game, his reporting has also earned him a spot in ES’ Journalistic Excellence Program. Beyond basketball, Ajitesh’s versatility has seen him spearhead LPGA and LIV Golf coverage while contributing to esports and FPS gaming guides, a reflection of his background as both a game developer and digital strategist. That unique blend of technical expertise and editorial instinct allows him to navigate fast-moving sports landscapes while connecting fans to the tactical and cultural undercurrents driving the games they love.

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