Fortnite OG (Chapter 4 Season 5): Countdown and leaks

Fortnite is hitting the reset button back to Chapter 1 when the Battle Royale title ruled the gaming world. With just a few days left in Chapter 4 Season 4, fans eagerly await the throwback season. Today, we will cover all the leaks and provide a countdown to Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 5, also called Fortnite OG.

According to sources, Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4 concludes on November 3, 2023. As a result, we anticipate a quick turnaround as Epic Games transitions to Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 5. The confirmed launch date per Epic Games is November 3, 2023.

Let’s get to some juicy Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 5 leaks. These cover what you can expect next season as the OG Chapter 1 map returns.

We have covered this topic separately, but a Time Machine currently exists under the Eclipsed Estate point of interest (POI). It can also be seen in the Fortnite lobby, as shown above, depicting July 12, 2018. 

This date is a direct reference to Chapter 1 Season 5–the same season that will kick off the Fortnite OF season (Chapter 4 Season 5). The Time Machine will reportedly malfunction and return players to the OG Fortnite map for a nostalgia run. 

Epic Games has recently sent a care package to content creator Salvatretzzo. Contained within are relics of Fortnite Chapter 1, including an “OG” pin and pins beginning with Season 5 and ending with Season X. 

Upon further inspection, the package also contains a vinyl record depicting the complete Chapter 1 Season 5 map with all the fan-favorite POIs. Epic included the creator’s reaction to an old Fortnite Item Shop update. 

Other Fortnite OGs, such as DrLupo and CouRageJD, have taken part in the viral marketing for the new season. DrLupo published a clip on X, depicting a massive Dusty Diner coffee cup in the middle of an open field. CouRageJD received a huge Truck 'N' Oasis sign, which previously took up real estate in the Chapter 1 Season 5 Trucker's Oasis location.

Fortnite’s Zero Build mode has become a staple in the game as an alternative to the somewhat challenging Battle Royale mode. However, Chapter 1 did not include Zero Build but instead a primitive version of Fortnite’s building mechanic. Still, recent developments have confirmed that Zero Build is here to stay despite rumors to the contrary.

Advanced movement mechanics such as sprinting and mantling are relatively new to Fortnite. Despite rumors to the contrary, sprinting and mantling will remain in the Fortnite OG season when it launches. Epic Games confirmed this in a recent teaser.

A recent leak has unveiled what players can expect in the Fortnite OG Battle Pass. The 50-reward Battle Pass dubbed the OG Pass, will feature hybrid crossovers of some of the most memorable skins. Ones that have been pointed out include Raven and Cuddle Leader, Omega and Ragnarok, Renegade Raider and Lynx, Peely and Lil' Whip, and a new version of The Black Knight.

It recently became clear that instead of fractions of the Chapter 1 map reappearing, Epic Games would bring the OG map back entirely. Leakers have since confirmed this to be the case, which means the Chapter 4 map will be gone in Season 5. 

Additionally, Epic will highlight all seasons from Chapter 1 Season 5 to Season X, with each unique map and loot pool leading up to Fortnite Chapter 5. 

Here is a look at each season’s loot pools and POIs to give you an idea of what to expect:

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