Fortnite’s highly anticipated OG season has shattered records, attracting a massive number of players within hours of its release. Just 90 minutes after the downtime ended, the game reached an all-time peak of 3,913,817 concurrent players. This surpasses the previous record set by Chapter Four, season four, which had 2.8 million players at its launch in August 2023.
The OG season has reignited the excitement among fans as it brings back the beloved classic map, iconic weapons, and reimagined skins from the first chapter. Fortnite Chapter One holds a special place in the battle royale genre, with its immense popularity and crossover appeal to both gamers and pop culture enthusiasts.
During Chapter One, Fortnite hosted a monumental crossover event when Drake joined forces with Ninja, attracting over 600,000 viewers on Twitch. The nostalgia associated with that time has prompted many players to dust off their consoles and controllers just to experience landing at Tilted Towers once again.
Despite the already impressive player count, it is likely that the numbers will continue to rise as some players have encountered queues and “Out of Video Memory” errors preventing them from accessing the game. With the OG season running until December 3, there is a high possibility of breaking this record multiple times.
| Time | Player Count |
|---|---|
| 90 minutes after downtime | 3,913,817 |
| Previous record (Chapter Four, season four) | 2.8 million |
Source: DOTESPORTS
