Fortnite OG release countdown: Exact start time and date

Fortnite continues to provide players with an abundance of experiences in the game, and for those wanting to run it back, Fortnite OG is launching as a permanent mode in Chapter Six. We’ve got all the details you need for the return.

Epic Games announced that Fortnite OG is coming back to stay following the arrival of Chapter Six, but the mode was not made available immediately. If you want to see exactly when you can jump into Fortnite OG, here’s everything you need to know.

When does Fortnite OG start?

Fortnite OG Chapter One, season one begins on Dec. 6 at 7am PT/9am CT/10am ET/2pm GMT/12am AEST (Dec. 7). Prior to that date, Fortnite OG will not be available and selecting the mode within Fortnite will display a countdown instead. The Fortnite OG Chapter One, season one is a shorter season that lasts until Jan. 31 at 11pm PT (Jan. 30)/1am CT/2am ET/7am GMT/5pm AEST.

We’ve set the countdown below to the exact start time of Fortnite OG Chapter One, season one, down to the exact minute and second—so it’s more precise than the countdown found within the Fortnite launcher.

The mode is expected to be extremely popular at launch, so don’t be surprised if you experience connectivity issues or lag.

What is Fortnite OG?

Fortnite OG is a series of shorter seasons that run alongside regular Battle Royale and take us back to the early days of Fortnite, starting with the very first season. Chapter One, season one features a classic season one map, a loot pool of returning weapons, and iconic characters, like Renegade Rebel, Aerial Assault Bomber, and Skull Commander, with slight makeovers.

Even though the mode takes us back in time, there are still a few modern features you can expect to see in Fortnite OG. Fortnite OG features Zero Build, where the map has additional Ziplines and Ascenders for easier navigation, and all the movement features, including sprinting, sliding, mantling, door bashing, and moving while healing, are also present.

Fortnite OG aims to recreate the early days of Fortnite, down to the loot pool changes and feature introductions. So whether you’re reminiscing about the good ol’ days or never got to experience all the excitement back then, this is your perfect chance.