Fortnite’s OG Season Smashes Player Count Records

Fortnite OG Season Breaks Records

Fortnite players are going wild for the new throwback season, “Fortnite OG.” The player counts have skyrocketed to new heights, with a peak of 44.7 million players on a single day, according to the Fortnite team. This season takes players back to the original 2018 island map, bringing back nostalgic gear and elements from Chapter 1.

Concurrent Player Numbers Soar

Since the release of the update, the number of concurrent players has been climbing rapidly. Within hours, the count spiked to over 3.9 million, and has since peaked at over 6.1 million. This surge in player engagement has even surpassed previous record highs, with millions actively playing at the same time.

The excitement for “Fortnite OG” is evident in the numbers, with nearly 1.5 million concurrent plays on Friday and over 1.8 million on Saturday. It’s a resurgence of player interest not seen in years for Fortnite, but only time will tell if this momentum can be sustained.