Reload the nostalgia!
Fortnite has a tendency to give the people what they want – from timely crossovers and killer music to nostalgic throwbacks to its early days.
Last year’s Fortnite OG was one of its most popular events so far, grabbing the attention of over 44.7 million players.
Which begged the question, will it return this year? It certainly looked that way a few months ago, when the devs posted on X that the OG map will be back in 2024.
Never ones to break a promise, Epic dropped Fortnite Reload on Saturday as a part of update 30.20. But what exactly is it, and how do we play? Let’s take a look.
What is Fortnite Reload? New map explained
Fortnite Reload is a team-based mode that takes place on the classic map from Chapter 1, and features weapons from that era too. All the throwbacks!
The official website describes it thus: “Fortnite Reload is a 40-player, Squads only, fast-paced Battle Royale game that is all about carrying the squad to victory.
“Reboot as long as one teammate is still in the action! Loot up after rebooting to get back into fighting shape!
“Eliminate opponents to reboot teammates faster! Near the end of the match, reboots will stop. Lock in with your squad to secure the Victory Royale!”
Fortnite Reload map
The new Fortnite Reload map is slightly smaller than players will be used to, but the classic locations included will surely make up for that.
Check out the Fortnite Reload map below, complete with the Points of Interest being named, as shared in a post by X user @Frostv_0705:
Fortnite Reload Map With POI Names! pic.twitter.com/GBpKkvb1cg
— Frost (@Frostv_0705) June 22, 2024
As you can see, numerous iconic locations of yore have returned here, including:
- Tilted Towers
- Lil’ Loot Lake
- Pleasant Park
- Dusty Docks
- Lazy Laps
- Retail Row
- Sandy Sheets
- Snobby Shoals
- Lone Lodge
If you’re trying to work out where any of those places are, consult the map above!
How to play Fortnite Reload explained
So, how do we jump into this blast from the past? To access Fortnite Reload, you simply need to follow our advice below
First, you’ll need to head over to the Discover screen from Fortnite’s main menu.
If you don’t see Reload listed straight away, you should be able to search for ‘Reload’ in the search bar.
From there, click into the Reload mode. Then select either Zero Build or traditional Battle Royale with builds.
Select play, and you’re good to go! Time to party like it’s 2017.
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