Fortnite’s Original Season 6 has been released and the players are already in a frenzy of fun just because of the feel of the new season that is dark and scary. A post by the official Fortnite account revealed that “The map is spoiled…🤠Just kidding, but OG Season 6 is still dark” and was accompanied by some terrifying images. The reactions from the community have been nothing short of fantastic, with players spotting everything from the lack of trailers to weird bugs.
So the question is what the new season brings to us? The OG Season 6 really brings back the Chapter 1 vibes but with a heavy ghostly twist. The map has been so spookily altered that the players are both bewildered and exhilarated. One of the users @weltytaken made a joke commenting, “Yes, it is corrupt because of the bugs lololololl” and this seems to be the general sentiment among the player community.
The reactions also vary quite largely. Some of the players are extremely happy with the wishful return of the past; @Code_LeoJ even expressed one-word sentiment “Let’s goo OG promotion.” Conversely, some players are venting their discontent towards Epic Games’ poor handling of the seasonal rollout. @ThomasVeenFN asked, “Where is the trailer??? Do you guys even care about OG???” while @DDGameUpdates noted, “Oh NOW y’all promote it. Like a week after it came out.”
What I wanted to say? Right, the scary things. Such creepy things as ghosts seem to be quite an inseparable part of the season’s theme even though it is already November. @Dusty77794417 was curious about “Red cube monsters?” which suggests that some of the classic Fortnite oddness is coming back. Additionally, @deeznuuuttts referenced “nobody’s son” and “fortbrina” which, to be honest, I don’t even get but still, it does seem to be weirdly appropriate for the season.
The replies are also turning into sheer madness. There is a long exchange going on with @JuoppoP8954 constantly engaging in conversations with different users about… well, it’s really hard to pin down, but it has something to do with grape juice, bisexuals, and a mention of not having a basement? The transition from their mixed languages is difficult but the vibe is surely there. At one point they say, “Trump can be a rapist; I don’t mind; at least he does not look like a troon” which makes one wonder what that has to do with Fortnite. Gamers really do end up talking about everything in the comments.
Some of the players are already asking for the current season. @DemiGodOfXbox outrightly asked for, “Give me Chucky” flanked by a picture of the horror icon, a character who would indeed fit perfectly in with the Halloween theme. On the contrary, @HaasanGAMING007 mourned the situation regarding the free piggy skin that made Islamic players feel disrespected, which is an instance of how cultural concerns sometimes overlap with the game’s content decisions made by the developers.
The complaints about the inadequate advertising seem to be a widespread concern in the comments section with @NotLoneJonesy asking “Why didn’t you make a trailer for s6 this time around?” which, indeed, is a legit question considering the fact that Fortnite is usually very much involved in the marketing of new seasons. @ari is Gorgeous🌹 even tweeted to Fortnite “are you finally waking up?” implying that they are astonished the official account is even acknowledging the season at all.
There is also uncertainty about the release dates and the content. In one chat, @mobo! states “Confirmed for the 14th” regarding the timing which someone asked about. And @AngelLizama805 mentions that the feature is “Only in battle royale and not in any other game mode” thus, implying the players are already getting into the nitty-gritty of which area has what available.
The sentiment in the community is a complicated mix of excitement and annoyance that is quite usual for Fortnite seasons but this time it is so much more because it is OG content. Players’ cries for old-school Fortnite to return were heard for a long time and now when it finally arrives, everyone is discussing the situation handling. A part of the player community appreciates the creepy corrupted map theme, others voice their discontent with bug issues and missing features, while a handful simply enjoy the mayhem in the comments.
It’s clear that Fortnite OG Season 6 changed the game. Spookiness, nostalgia, or just the regular Fortnite drama in the comments, all players are involved and talking for sure. The season appears to be recreating that original Chapter 1 magic while incorporating just enough new eerie elements to keep it engaging. Despite the promotions and bug complaints, the community is definitely engaged in the next chapter of this corrupted map saga. And I must admit, after reading all these insane replies, I am a bit engaged too. PlayStation and Xbox gamers are also discussing the season’s release.
