Fortnite OG Launch Saw "Biggest Day" in the Game's History

Fortnite OG, the event that brought the game back to its Chapter 1 roots, has been a runaway success. According to Epic Games, over 44.7 million players logged in on Sunday, making it the most successful day in Fortnite's history. This far exceeded even the numbers for high-profile events like the Travis Scott concert.

The event's popularity has reignited calls for Fortnite OG to become a permanent addition to the game. Players are clearly enjoying the trip down memory lane, but Epic Games has remained tight-lipped about the event's future. As of now, it is still set to disappear on December 2, making way for the next chapter.

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Despite its limited availability, Fortnite OG has been Epic Games' most successful event yet. "We're blown away by the response to #FortniteOG," the company wrote on Twitter. "Yesterday was the biggest day in Fortnite’s history with over 44.7 MILLION players jumping in and 102 MILLION hours of play."

In addition to the massive number of players, Fortnite OG also broke the game's concurrent player record. On Sunday, more than six million players logged in at once, the highest amount since records were made public. This beat the previous record by a staggering two million.