How to play Fortnite Reload: All you need to know about the OG mode

Fortnite’s Reload mode offers a different experience from its Battle Royale counterpart, so here’s where to find and play the mode during Chapter 2 Remix.

First revealed on June 21, Fortnite Reload is a separate game mode, which brings notable OG POIs back to the game, allowing veteran players to reminisce about the old times and those who just started playing a glimpse of what the game looked like in the past.

It’s a lot more face-paced than its Battle Royale counterpart as it has a smaller map and different mechanics. Hence, it can be confusing if you’re not familiar with how things work in this mode yet.

In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know including what it’s all about, how to play, as well as the list of weapons, and more.

Fortnite OG Reload release date

Fortnite Reload was released into Fortnite after the first Metallica concert live event finished, which took place on June 22, 2024, at 2 PM ET, and lasted around 20-30 minutes.

The mode has been made available for all players to get their hands on and play. Despite this, Epic has not yet confirmed how long the Fortnite Reload mode will be available and when it will end.

Is Reload still in Fortnite?

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The Reload mode is temporarily disabled in Fortnite.

Reload has been temporarily disabled by Epic Games as of November 13 to address an issue with “a number of issues related to UEFN and Creative connectivity. This came shortly after the server downtime for the upcoming 32.10 update had ended.

While Reload is down, it cannot be selected or launched from the menu, and players who were in a Reload match when it was disabled will see the message “This mode is currently unavailable,” as shown in the in-game screenshot above.

The developers posted to their official Fortnite Status account on Twitter/X to make the announcement, stating that these problems are “causing matchmaking issues across a number of experiences and some Creator services to timeout.”

They added they “will provide an update when services have been restored.”

Earlier on they also announced they had temporarily disabled the new Reload map rotation feature added as part of the 31.20 update.

This feature allows players to alternate between two maps—Venture and Oasis—on a 30-minute rotation. Oasis was a brand-new map added at the start of the Remix season, meanwhile, Venture is the OG map themed around Chapter 1.

Ever since the mode was first introduced during Chapter 5 Season 3, Reload has been available to play and has only been temporarily removed if issues such as the one above has occured.

Despite there being no major changes since its introduction, Epic has given it several small updates to shake up the weapons and items, as well as make small tweaks. However, the Chapter 2 Remix update has been its biggest yet, especially with adding the brand-new Oasis map and refreshing the whole loot pool.

Where is Fortnite Reload?

To play Fortnite Reload, you will need to head to the main Lobby menu, select the Fortnite Reload mode in Discover, and hit the “Play” button to launch the OG mode.

To eliminate a team in Fortnite Reload, then every member of the team will need to be wiped out before any one of them has time to respawn.

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You can get The Rezzbrella Glider for free when earning a Victory Royale in Fortnite Reload.

This mode currently has two versions of queuing between duos and squads, with players able to jump in with Fill or No Fill. Whether Fortnite will expand the mode by introducing solos and trios is unknown.

What is Fortnite OG Reload?

Fortnite Reload is a brand-new Battle Royale mode by Epic Games that gives players the chance to reminisce by playing on a new map with classic OG locations and weapons.

It consists of 40 players battling out across 10 different squads in either a Zero Build or standard Battle Royale match to get a Victory Royale.

However, Epic has switched it up by letting you and your teammates be able to constantly respawn during your matches as long as one member of your team stays alive on the island.

How Reboot works in Fortnite OG Reload

To Reboot you and your teammates in Fortnite Reload, you will need to make sure you have one person alive in your Squad during your matches. As long as this is the case, then your teammates will automatically Reboot and respawn after a time period has passed.

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Fortnite Reload launches into Chapter 5 Season 3 on June 22.

Here’s exactly how Reboot works in Fortnite Reload:

• If a player is eliminated, their individual Reboot timer will begin and once this has finished they will respawn.
• The Reboot timers will start at 30 seconds at the beginning of your matches and at later stages will increase to 40 seconds.
• Your teammates can reduce Reboot timers, by 2 seconds for downing an enemy, 4 seconds for a full elimination, and 10 seconds for wiping out an entire team.
• If you or your teammates are downed, but the Reboot timer has finished, then players are able to revive themselves straight away instead of waiting to be revived.
• At the end of the match, all Reboots will be made unavailable, therefore teammates will be completely eliminated the same as in a typical match.

When a player is rebooted, they will spawn with a common Assault Rifle and 100 Wood (if Building is available). Alternatively, if a player is eliminated, they will drop Small Shield Potions, medium ammo, light ammo, shotgun shells, all their loot, and for Build only, 50 of each building material.

How Storm works in Fortnite OG Reload

As of August 27, 2024, the way storm works in Fortnite OG Reload has been adjusted. Now, the final two Storm Circles will begin earlier and shrink slower over a longer distance. This means that you’ll have less time to loot and prepare in the beginning and will have to rotate quickly if you want to avoid the storm damage.

Additionally, the update has also made Storm Sickness to activate a lot faster, something that players aren’t happy about. Though in a post on X, it’s mentioned that the team will “continue to monitor Stormin Reload and ensure that things remain fun and action-packed.” So, there’s a chance this could get tweaked again in the future.

Free Fortnite OG Reload rewards

You can get 4 cosmetic rewards for free by completing several quests or earning a Victory Royale in Fortnite Reload. Here are all the Fortnite Reload rewards you can get and how to claim them all.

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You can get free Fortnite Reload rewards by completing several quests for the mode.

When does Fortnite OG Reload end?

Epic Games has not yet confirmed when Fortnite Reload will end or if the mode will be permanent.

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You can revive downed teammates or Reboot eliminated players from your team in Reload.

However, with it being an official Fortnite mode, it is therefore expected that the OG mode is here to stay for the time being as one of Fortnite’s main modes. Despite this, it has not been made clear by the developers if it will stay forever.