For a record, it's a record! To mark the launch of Fortnite's new season, OG (for Old Gamer, Editor's note), Epic Games revived a piece of history by bringing the game's original map back online, triggering a nostalgic tidal wave. An event that took players back to the roots of the famous Battle Royale that made it such a success in 2017. The return of this cult map propelled the game to an unprecedented level of attendance: on Saturday, November 4, the title gathered almost 45 million players, an all-time record since its creation.
This season of nostalgia is not simply a nod to the past, but a powerful driver of engagement. With dizzying figures shared by Fortnite on its X account (aka Twitter fire), the game saw"the biggest day in Fortnite history" with over 44.7 million players logged in and 102 million hours played in a single day. Stunning statistics that show that the desire to rediscover the playgrounds and weapons of the early days is stronger than ever.
A great way to start things off 💥
- Fortnite 🇫🇷 official (@FortniteFR) November 5, 2023
We're blown away by the response to #FortniteOG Yesterday was the biggest day in Fortnite history with over 44.7 MILLION players having been in the game and 102 MILLION hours played.
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Beyond these participation records, the OG season marks a turning point for the Fortnite community. Nostalgia attracts veterans and educates new players about the origins of the game. Iconic elements from the first map are gradually being reintroduced, rekindling the flame among early players and piquing the curiosity of newer ones. November promises to be a busy month, with planned updates bringing back more nostalgic aspects and, quite possibly, equally impressive sales figures.
This surge of nostalgia vividly demonstrates that Fortnite is far from just a video game: it's a constantly evolving cultural phenomenon, a meeting place and event for a global community. The OG event is a reminder that even after years, a return to the roots can reinvigorate the gaming experience and demonstrate that nostalgia, when properly harnessed, is an unparalleled community lever. So, shall we get back to Fortnite, folks?
