Fortnite fans are returning to the nostalgic chaos of Fortnite OG as Season 3 officially begins, reviving one of the battle royales most legendary erasChapter 1, Season 3. This season, which started in February 2018, marks a watershed moment for the game, introducing its first major plot with a looming meteor while also consolidating its cultural climb with new cosmetics and gameplay innovations. Now a permanent fixture alongside Fortnites current modes, OG continues to delight OGs and newbies alike by cycling through the original Chapter 1 seasons, fusing retro aesthetics with modern mechanics. Season 3 begins with a boom, promising to rekindle the magic of a simpler, meteor-shadowed past, while Season 2 fades into memory with its Tilted Towers nostalgia.The Fortnite OG community is ecstatic, with gamers flocking to commemorate the return of this important season, called Meteor Strike, during its initial run. Epic Games has teased a precise reproduction of the 2018 experience, complete with the original islands charm and a loot pool reminiscent of double-pumping glory days. Season 3s release coincides with the v34.20 update, which arrived today following a brief server outage, ensuring a smooth transition into the past. Heres everything new that has arrived with Fortnite OG Season 3 and the 34.20 patch in the game.Lucky Landing and iconic Meteor returnsFortnite OG is crashing into Chapter 1 Season 3, complete with the return of Lucky Landing and a meteor thats on a seriously worrying collision course! Chapter 1 Season 3 brings back the Lucky Landing POI and the mysterious meteor in the skies!Epic GamesThis small town is a treasure trove of ornate architecture and abundant loot. Lucky Landings tight streets are perfect for up-close encounters just dont forget to take in the gorgeous cherry blossoms as you bask in the glow of victory! Later in OG Chapter 1 Season 3, the familiar meteor will emerge in the sky and get closer and closer as the Season goes on. Say hello to the giant rock that started Fortnite Battle Royales story!RelatedOG 50v50 LTM returnsThe much-requested 50v50 LTM is making its long-awaited return as OG 50v50. Pitting two 50-player teams against each other in an epic clash for victory, experience the thrills of large-scale battle as you fight, loot, and build alongside 49 teammates!Epic GamesOG 50v50 will be available until April 14 at 9 AM ET. Fun fact: 50v50 was the first-ever LTM to be added to Fortnite Battle Royale, all the way back in 2017. And ever since, there have been numerous Fortnite LTMs that players have loved over the years.OG Loot Pool and Guided Missile are back!Epic GamesThroughout the Season, look out for gear from the classic Chapter 1 Season 3 being added!Guided Missile(live now!) Shoot a rocket you can control remotely. This explosive weapon returns for the first time since 2018!Hand Cannon(live now!) Unleash your inner gunslinger with this powerful sidearm that rewards precision with devastating power!Hunting Rifle(live now!) A marksmans dream! With enough accuracy, you can even down opponents who have a whole buncha Effective Health.Remote Explosive The ultimate tool for explosion enthusiasts. Stick them to walls and detonate to your hearts content!Heavy Shotgun The go-to shotgun for mid-range encounters. Take advantage of its single precise slug to deal devastating damage to anyone brave enough to confront you.Port-A-Fort Your instant ticket to gaining the high ground. Throw this down to build a prefabricated metal fortress!Light Machine Gun Shred through enemy builds or lay down suppressing fire! Youll see the light after trying it out.Clingers Unlike what you may expect, these plungerscauseexplosive disasters.From day 1, youll notice Supply Llamas and vending machines around the Island! In Zero Build, youll be able to gather mats to use at vending machines. And speaking of Zero Build, start placing Traps on the landscape! Heres the loot being carried over from Season 2 to the beginning of Season 3:Assault RifleBurst Assault RifleScoped Assault RifleMinigunPistolRevolverSuppressed PistolSuppressed Submachine GunTactical Submachine GunPump ShotgunTactical ShotgunBolt-Action Sniper RifleSemi-Auto Sniper RifleCrossbowGrenade LauncherRocket LauncherBoogie BombBushesCozy CampfireGrenadeImpulse GrenadeSmoke GrenadePort-A-BunkerDamage TrapLaunch Pad (non-throwable version)BandagesMed KitsShield PotionsSmall Shield PotionsSlurp JuiceChug JugA brand new shiny OG Pass arrivesEpic GamesThe new OG Season brings a new OG Pass, offering 45 tiers of rewards inspired by the classic Chapter 1 Season 3! Unlock items that take inspiration from Power Chord, Raven, and Rex all Outfits that debuted in the Shop during that Season.Unlock free and premium rewards in the OG Pass by earning XP in any Fortnite experience. To claim the premium rewards as you earn XP, purchase the Pass for only 1,000 V-Bucks or get it throughFortnite Crew! Included as premium rewards, there are three Outfits in the Pass:Power Punk: Break all the rules.Power Punk is claimable right away upon purchasing the OG Pass!This Outfit has a helmet you can toggle on or off thats reminiscent of Mission Specialist and Dark Voyagers helmets! These are Outfits from the classic Chapter 1 Season 3s Battle Pass.Mecha R3X: Drive your foes to extinction.Sir Raven: A dark and stormy knight.This OG Pass also has Back Blings, Pickaxes, and other accessories that throw things back to the Season when all eyes were on the sky. Strike a chord with The Rebel Pickaxe, scope out your wild kingdom with the Horizon Rider Glider, and put on a cape of feathers with the Fowl Mantle Back Bling. As you earn XP, unlock an alternate Style for each Outfit and for many of the accessories!Editors Recommendations