Fortnite OG Season 9: Start Time, Map Changes, and Everything We Know

Epic Games is turning back the clock once more, with Fortnite OG preparing to launch its latest throwback: Season 9. Kicking off on the morning of June 25, 2026, this update brings the sci-fi flair of the original 2019 season to the current Battle Royale experience.

Release Timing and Patch Schedule

Players looking to jump in as soon as the season goes live should keep an eye on the server status. Epic plans to deploy a patch on the evening of June 24, which will take the game offline for a few hours. Once the maintenance concludes, Season 9 will be live.

The OG Pass and Character Remixes

While the full contents of the Season 9 OG Pass are still under wraps, early details point to a trio of skins that remix fan favorites from the original 2019 pass. The lineup is expected to feature:

• A new take on Rox, the season’s flagship character.
• A modernized version of Singularity, who recently appeared in the current season of Battle Royale.
• A third, wackier skin, potentially a remix of the “chicken knight” Sentinel.

Map Changes and Gameplay

Season 9 is leaning hard into its futuristic theme. Iconic locations are getting a facelift, with Tilted Towers becoming New Tilted and Retail Row transitioning into Mega Mall. These updates aren't just cosmetic; the addition of wind tunnels—which allow players to launch into the air and traverse the island with unprecedented speed—makes this the most Zero Build-friendly iteration of the OG experience yet.

The season also brings back the dramatic narrative arc of the original, centered on the thawing of Polar Peak. As the ice melts, players will eventually witness the return of 'The Final Showdown' live event, featuring the massive battle between the Mecha Team Leader and the kaiju, The Devourer.

Returning Loot Pool

The weapon rotation for Season 9 focuses on a mix of classic staples and mid-range combat gear. Epic is vaulting the Pump Shotgun, Scoped Revolver, and the Suppressed and Thermal ARs to make room for the following returning items:

• Assault Rifle, Scoped Assault Rifle, and Infantry Rifle
• Tactical Shotgun, Pump Shotgun, and Drum Shotgun
• Suppressed SMG and Burst SMG
• Heavy Sniper, Bolt-Action Sniper, and Hand Cannon
• Grenade Launcher, Rocket Launcher, and Minigun
• Flint-Knock Pistol and standard Pistols

Players can also look forward to the return of beloved utility items like Chug Splashes and the Storm Flip, the latter of which allows users to create a temporary safe zone or a miniature storm circle depending on where it is deployed.