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A breaking news report from reliable Fortnite leakers indicates Fortnite Chapter 1 will return PERMANENTLY in December!

Fortnite Chapter 1 will return permanently in December following the launch of Chapter 6. This information arrived via verified leakers ShiinaBR and HYPEX, who received intel from an anonymous source. The details of this unprecedented report seem promising, especially for those who enjoyed OG Fortnite. Here is everything we know about the upcoming Fortnite Chapter 1 game mode.

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Fortnite Chapter 1 returns permanently in December with rotating seasons

This news arrives amidthe Remix season, which brought players back to the Chapter 2 map. It’s a massive development, considering the Fortnite OG season’s success in 2023. The game sawrecord numbers and participationduring the nostalgia-driven season. Although Epic Games introduced the OG Fortnite-inspiredReload game mode, they are taking it one step further.

According to the report, Fortnite Chapter 1 returns in December following the launch of Chapter 6 as a separate game mode. That means players who loved Chapter 1 and want to revisit it often will have that option. It will also rotate monthly from Chapter 1 Season 1 through Season X before presumably resetting. Ultimately, Epic Games delivered on its promise tobring Chapter 1 back in 2024.

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The OG game mode will feature an OG loot pool alongside Battle Royale and Zero Build

Additional details perShiinaBRandHYPEXindicate that Battle Royale and Zero Build will be playable in the Fortnite Chapter 1 game mode. Both will also feature an OG loot pool, excluding newer weapons and items introduced.

When will Epic Games announce this news?

ShiinaBR and HYPEX believe Epic Games will announce the Fortnite Chapter 1 game mode at The Game Awards on Thursday, Dec. 12. With Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix concluding on Nov. 30, it seems Epic could tease the game mode during the Fortnite Chapter 6 launch before an official revelation at The Game Awards.

The news overall is exciting for OG fans, but it’s worth wondering whether this could overshadow Fortnite Chapter 6. We will have to wait and see once more details start to emerge.

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