Yes, Guys. It’s Happening! Fortnite OG Season 7 is back on December 11, 2025, and people are all hyped up. Epic Games finally said what everyone’s been hearing about: the awesome winter season from 2018 is back. Think about icy mountains, show, and cool old battle pass outfits. If you’ve been playing Fortnite for a while, this is more than just an update. It’s like going back to when Fortnite was at its best. 
So, let’s check out what’s up with the Fortnite OG update: what’s new, what’s coming back, and why it could be the best Fortnite season in ages. 
 

What’s the Update on Fortnite OG New Season 

The Fortnite OG update brings back Chapter 1, Season 7, which a lot of people think was the best ever. Epic Games is really trying to bring back that awesome winter 2018 vibe.  

Here’s a Quick Look at what’s back: 

• Coming Out: December 11, 2025 
• Going Away: Probably mid-February 2026 (guessing based on the usual schedule) 
• What’s It’s About: Winter survival, snowy areas, and battles in the sky 

Some people who dig into the game’s files found it hinting at Project Iceberg. Looks like the frozen island will creep closer to the main island before the season starts just like in Chapter 1. 
There will be some new updates as well. Fortnite OG Season 7 uses Unreal Engine 5.4. This means better looking graphics, more real snow, and better lighting. So, your old favorite map will look better than before. 

Map & How to Play: Snow is Back 

This Fortnite season is all about the Fortnite map 2026. It’s pretty much the 2018 winter map brought back to life but with some more updates. 

Popular Sports are Back: 

• Polar Peak 
  This frozen fortress is back in the southwest. 
• Happy Hamlet 
  This snowy town is west of Lucky Landing. 
• Frosty Flights 
  It has it’s hangars and runaways for planes. 
• Viking Village 
  It’s under the snow now as part of the icy look. 
• Greasy Glove (Frozen) 
  It’s frozen in ice again for players to look around. 

Someone who leaked information said that The Block will take over Risky reels, where players can put their builds every few weeks. It might be the spot for new ideas this season, almost like the first creative mode. 

Playing the Game 
The X-4 Stormwing planes are back so players can battle in the sky. Zip lines are still here. Epic might bring back the Infinity Blade for a short time. Let’s hope it isn’t too strong this time. People are talking about the Ice Storm event coming back, which could cover the entire map in snow before Christmas. That would be like what happened in 2018. 

Weapons and Items Returning 

Fortnite’s bringing back some classic gear in the OG update. If you’re all about those old-school weapons and items, get ready for these to return: 

• Suppressed Sniper Rifle 
• Scoped Revolver Pistol 
• Infantry Rifle (the old kind) 
• Boom Box (they’ve tweaked it, so it doesn’t last as long) 
• Bottle Rockets 
• Chiller Grenades 
• Sneaky Snowman 

Also, Epic might bring back the Driftboard later in the season, maybe around 7.40 or so. People are hoping they fix the bugs that made it hard to control back in 2018. 

Rewards, Skins & the Original Battle Pass 

This season’s Fortnite OG Pass is bringing back some skins from Chapter 1 plus some cool, updated versions.  
Here’s what is been confirmed as coming back or strongly rumoured: 

• Lynx 
• Zenith/Ozenith 
• Powder 
• Onesie 
• Sergeant Winter 
• Trog 
• The Ice King 

Apparently, Epic is playing around with these classic skins, giving them updated looks and maybe even some reactive features. 

What Fans Can Look Forward To: 

The 14 Days of Fortnite Challenges are making a comeback with daily quests and XP rewards. Christmas presents will drop as loot, and they’ll have rare or legendary passes inside. 
Remixes of classic lobby music, like Festive, Disco Fever, and Twist. Epic might also be adding new customization packs, like music mixing or holiday emotes to keep things interesting for everyone. 

Events, Challenges and Creative Add Ons 

The 14 Days of Fortnite event is coming back with the OG season. Expect challenges, free cosmetics, and companions like Merry Munchkin pet. 

We might also see: 

• Secret loading screens with hidden XP clues. 
• Mini-quests around the map to get bonus levels. 
• Players made creations replacing The Block every few weeks. 

Epic improvements to Fortnite Creative 2.0 could also be big this season. Creators might also be able to recreate Chapter 1 for locations and events on the OG map. 

When Does the Fortnite OG Season 7 End? 

Fortnite OG Season 7 kicks off on December 11, 2025, and should end around mid-February 2026, if they stick to the usual 9–10-week thing.  
Epic might stretch it a bit if something like the Ice Storm or the Cube Revival happens before Season 8. 
 

What People Are Saying: Old School Meets New 

Social media is buzzing. People are calling this the real Fortnite OG comeback, hoping it brings back the feeling that it’s been missing. 
Even people who quit playing during Chapters 4 and 5 are saying they will be back just to see Polar Peak again. Basically, if Epic can mix nostalgia with a good playing experience, this season could be just huge. 
 

How It Runs: Fixes and Known Issues 

Epic is still working on the current season, and they are still fixing bugs on the Season 6 map, like lighting problems and issues with the quad crashers. According to the leaks, the quad crashers can’t fly right now, but they should be fixed before December. The new Vega Engine system should also make load times faster, so the OG maps run smoother on consoles and PC. 
 

Bonus: Play OG Fortnite Right Now 

Can’t wait for December? You can play old Fortnite versions using Project Era: a fan project that recreates classic seasons. It’s not official, but it lets you play Chapter 1’s maps and mess with weapons and events before the official OG update drops. 

Conclusion 

Fortnite’s OG Season 7 is coming on the 11th of December, so get ready for snow, planes, and Polar Peak. It’s the best part of old Fortnite, but with updated graphics and smoother gameplay. 
With the map, classic weapons, and returning skins, it could be the best season of the year.  
So, plan with your friends, dust off those emotes, and get ready to drop back into the good old days.  
Because this winter, Fortnite’s bringing back the magic.