Fortnite Update Adds Fan Favorite Items to OG Battle Royale

Fortnite's latest update reintroduces beloved items, sparking excitement among players. The popular battle royale game welcomes back the Hunting Rifle and Launch Pad, fan favorites making a triumphant return.

This update coincides with the annual Winterfest event, showering the island in snow and offering festive quests, new items like Icy Feet and Blizzard Grenades, and themed skins featuring Mariah Carey, Santa Dogg, and Santa Shaq. Beyond Winterfest, Fortnite continues its streak of collaborations, partnering with Cyberpunk 2077 and Batman Ninja, among others.

A recent hotfix for the OG mode further enhances the nostalgic experience. The highly anticipated return of Launch Pads, a Chapter 1 Season 1 staple, provides a classic traversal method, offering players aerial mobility for strategic advantages.

Fortnite Revives Classic Weapons and Gear:

• Launch Pad
• Hunting Rifle
• Cluster Clinger

The resurgence of the Hunting Rifle (Chapter 3) provides long-range combat options, particularly welcome given the absence of sniper rifles in Chapter 6, Season 1. Cluster Clingers (Chapter 5) also make a comeback, appearing in both Battle Royale and Zero Build modes.

The OG mode's popularity is undeniable, with 1.1 million players engaging within the first two hours of its launch. An accompanying OG Item Shop offers classic skins and items for purchase, although the reintroduction of ultra-rare skins like the Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper has drawn mixed reactions from the community.