Fortnite nerfs sweaty OG mode as modern players complain en masse
You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereFortnite launched its latest Chapter 6 earlier this month bringing about a new Japanese-themed island, four new movement mechanics, and a brand new Battle Pass full of Ronins and Demons. However, what excited players the most was the return of the OG game mode in the game this time as a full Battle Royale map rather than Reloads compact island.The mode returned all the OG graphics, weapons, sounds, and mechanics as well as the infamous Double Pump meta in its full glory. On the launch of the game mode, it already surpassed over 1 million concurrent players leaving behind the core Zero Build and Battle Royale modes with the new season content out in dust.However, one problem that irked newer players was the matchmaking lobbies were full of OG sweats which made the game mode more difficult than they anticipated. As a result, Epic decided to nerf the mode altogether which is now causing a divide in the community.Fortnite adds bot lobbies to OG game mode after sweaty players take overFortnite has now added more bots to the OG game mode, in a silent hotfix on December 7, 2024. The hotfix makes adjustments to the matchmaking lobbies and adds Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM), something youd experience in the core BR modes to the OG game mode.Fortnite has increased bots in the OG mode to ensure more Victory Royales for players. Image by Epic Games.According to data miner HYPEX, there are 90 bots in low SBMM lobbies, which are essentially new players, 10-90 bots in medium SBMM lobbies, which constitute average players from Chapter 3 onwards, and then 10 bots in high SBMM lobbies that are pros and OG players.After the info on bots was revealed, OG players and those who liked the sweatiness of the game mode slammed Epic for this move. One such player wrote, Theres no way some people are this bad needing 90 bots bro. Another chimed in, So incredibly unnecessary. A third commented, One of the best things about OG Fortnite was knowing that everyone was REAL. Each kill was against a real player. No free wins, everything was deserved.On the contrary, newer players who prefer casual public lobbies and Zero Build modes said, We won! Another similar player said, Yes! I hate getting boxed every game. This is massive because players were bad in 2017 so it will feel OG.Fortnite reintroduced the OG Chapter 1 Season 1 gameplay and map with the new OG game mode which was released on December 6th. While the mode was only launched with Solo and Squads lobbies, its now available to play in Duos as well. The mode can be played in both Zero Build and Builds-enabled lobbies as players choose. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share