Fortnite OG Season 8 Launches April 1

Epic Games is launching Fortnite OG Season 8 on April 1, reviving the pirate-themed Chapter 1 Season 8 with returning locations, weapons, and a limited-time Marvel crossover mode, following a period of server downtime starting at 4 a.m. ET.

The update, version 40.10, will introduce the nostalgic season to PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Android platforms. Servers will go offline at the specified time, with matchmaking ending 30 minutes earlier, and are expected to return online within two to four hours, around 6 to 8 a.m. ET. This marks the first major content drop for Fortnite's current Chapter 7 Season 2, titled "Fortnite Showdown," which began on March 19 and centers on a rivalry between The Foundation and the Ice King, where players align with one side and complete rival elimination tasks.

Fortnite OG recreates early chapters of the battle royale game, allowing players to experience classic maps and mechanics. Season 8, originally released in 2019, features a pirate invasion narrative, complete with earthquakes that have begun reshaping the island in recent days. In-game tremors have already destroyed structures, including the buildings at Tilted Towers, leaving...