The rifts of Chapter 1 are open again, bringing chaos to the Island: Fortnite OG Season 5 runs from August 7 to October 3, 2025, delivering one of the most nostalgic and content-packed seasons yet. With new biomes, returning fan-favorite POIs, classic weapons, and the most loaded OG Pass to date, Worlds Collide blends old-school charm with fresh gameplay.
New & Returning POIs
- Paradise Palms – The ultimate desert drop with palm trees, pools, and endless skirmishes.
- Lazy Links – A golf resort with tennis courts, a pool, and fairways turned battlefields.
- Viking Village – Perched high on the mountains, with a longship ready for battles on the edge of a waterfall.
The new desert biome also features spots like Race Track and Dino Park, while smaller changes impact areas such as Dusty Divot.
Vehicles: All-Terrain Kart (ATK)
The iconic four-seater All-Terrain Kart returns, perfect for fast rotations, drifts, and… honking at your rivals.
New & Returning Weapons
Among the fresh/nostalgic additions:
- Compact SMG – King of close-quarters with a 40-round mag.
- Heavy Sniper Rifle – Long-range domination with a 2.5x headshot multiplier.
- Double-Barrel Shotgun – Two devastating blasts for anything in your way.
- Rift-To-Go & Shockwave Grenade – For escapes and creative plays with no fall damage.
- Suppressed Assault Rifle – Stealthy, all-round performance.
- Grappler & Port-A-Fortress – Mobility and instant builds on demand.
OG Pass & Cosmetics
For 1,000 V-Bucks (or via Fortnite Crew), the new OG Pass offers 45 tiers of cosmetics and remixes of classic Chapter 1 Season 5 skins:
- Redline Racer – Instantly unlocks upon purchase.
- Riftreaver Drift – A bold new take on the beloved Drift.
- Tide Strider – A refreshed Sun Strider with a summer vibe.
Over 40 additional accessories, alt styles, and themed gear await to be unlocked before the season ends.
Esports & Meta Changes
The addition of close-combat weapons (Compact SMG, Double-Barrel) and mobility tools (Shockwave, Grappler) is expected to shake up the competitive meta, with potential impacts on modes like BR, Reload, and Blitz.
Why Play Now?
Because this is the perfect time to experience – or relive – the era that made Fortnite legendary. With rifts wide open, POIs packed with action, and an OG Pass dripping with nostalgia, Worlds Collide is the season you don’t want to miss.
Sources: Fortnite.com, GameSpot, SI.com
