ShiinaBR, the go-to source for Fortnite news, has given gamers a heads up regarding the in-game item shop, revealing that the long-gone cosmetic bundles, Deep Freeze, and Darkfire, can now be purchased again. The tweet that was linked to the purchase and to a creator support code has incited a gigantic discussion among the players about the price and rarity of the items that have come back. Moreover, it seems that Epic Games is sticking to its guns, by keeping the same strategy that has worked with “old content” being cycled through, thus winning the hearts of both the new gamers and the veterans.
Let’s take a quick stab at analyzing this. ShiinaBR, the Fortnite shop news professional, broke the news that the Deep Freeze and Darkfire bundles are available once again. Yes, they are back literally not just in tweet statement after being off the charts for several years. The post says: here is the link, if you want, use my code, thank you, and goodbye. Still, the replies? They are the center of attention, and the atmosphere is very different.
First of all, we have the surprise that everyone feels immediately. ‘bmsquantum’ and others simply say, “Their return is really a big deal!” which is absolutely reasonable. If you have been wanting to get a particular skin for ages, then seeing it come up is like a celebration. But right after that, the mood almost instantly changes. Instead, it is Fortnite, and nothing is ever simple.
The major conflict that comes up is regarding the term “OG” and what it is not. User ‘ezeokorien’ claims, “OG packs really came back like nothing happened.” That is how one would throw a grenade into the topic. Another user, ‘ParkBarringtonX’, counters with “OG” and it’s Darkfire, a pack from freaking CHAPTER 2″. Alright, let us check the timeline – Chapter 2 started in 2019. So, is something from 2019 now considered as ancient and sacred? The community can’t even agree on that point. Another player, ‘VideogameFan1’, is amazed and asks the question, “What is OG about them? Were they part of a Battle Pass?” which is an absolutely rightful question! It also shows how the “OG” label gets so loosely applied that it becomes meaningless.
Then there is the purest form of salt. ‘Natalie G’ calls it a “boring ass shop.” ‘Bob Cob’ thinks that “other than that, the item shop is shit.” It is that typical gamer reaction where the thing you wished for finally comes to you and all of a sudden, it is not good enough?? But then again, there are the practical people. ‘Andy Carrera’ says that a physical bundle sold in shops may be cheaper while ‘HeyStawp’ informs that they are available for $25 on sites like Instant Gaming. So the financial advice section of the replies is doing well and it is strangely very useful.
At the same time, the requests start coming in which is always a captivating sight. It is like a live petition. ‘itzKayla_x’ asks for the return of the yellow jacket skin. ‘MrAverageOne’ and ‘Wolpool’ are not interested in Dragon Ball and are inquiring when Gohan and Piccolo will return, especially since a Dragon Ball event is supposed to take place soon. ‘TrueCyclone’ is thrilled about the return of the Sonic car. ‘KubaKarczix’ is already asking about the next release of Jujutsu Kaisen skins. It is an unending demand machine and ShiinaBR is just there as a news reporter, possibly with notifications going crazy.
There is an amazing sub-thread that deals with the physical editions. User ‘_MechaLucas’ provides useful information when he says that if you have the physical edition of these bundles, buying the digital one might result in getting 3,000 V-Bucks. That would be a great tip if true! While ‘mobiletyper’ takes the nostalgia way, and reminds the public that “Ogs Remember When The Deep Freeze Bundle Was 30 USD Brand New.” It looks like the inflation is everywhere—even in virtual cosmetics, I guess.
But the real discord is always among the players who have the old stuff and those who want it the most. ‘SocksMoney187’ says, “Show respect to OGs and don’t buy these!!!” while ‘seductiveonika’ supports the opposite side: “They should release a lot more skins that haven’t been on sale for years.. so many new players 😭😭 $$$$$ is calling.” And that is exactly what Epic’s model is all about. They win in both cases. The “OGs” feel exclusive for some time, and then the company makes a lot of money by selling the same items on PlayStation and Xbox platforms again.
