The sky is cracked and weird things are falling out! Rumors of a viking village and fancy golf resort (golf karts included) run amok, and some even say a floating cube is on its way. Grapple with all of this and more in Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 5, available from August 7 to October 3, 2025 Eastern Time!
Reality-Disrupting Whereabouts
Alongside a new desert biome and rifts appearing across the map, Chapter 1 Season 5 introduces new locations to the Island:
Paradise Palms
A tropical oasis complete with towering palm trees and refreshing pools, Paradise Palms is quite literally the Island’s hottest new drop spot! Its sun-drenched streets and multi-story structures inevitably host some of the most intense skirmishes on the map.
Lazy Links
Many a Victory Royale has been clutched amongst the greens and fairways of Lazy Links. If you’re not feeling up for battle (hence, lazy), visit the resort’s amenities which include tennis courts, a pool, and a 9-hole golf course!
Viking Village
Perched high on the snowy mountains near Greasy Grove, the Viking Village landmark is hard to miss with its grand longship that teeters precariously on the edge of a waterfall! Many legends worthy of Valhalla stand to be forged at this vantage point.
Cruise in the ATK
Do some donuts in the All-Terrain Kart (ATK), a perfect vehicle for a quick getaway from the Storm or just some light-hearted drifting. These handy karts come equipped with four seats so the whole squad can hop on board. Oh, and they have a horn too, should you wish to alert your rivals of their impending doom!
Make (Shock) Waves
As the Season progresses, loot from the original Chapter 1 Season 5 will be added:
- Compact SMG (live with Season launch!) - This king of the close-quarter encounter, which comes with a 40-round magazine, is as capable of taking care of structures as it is your opponents!
- Double Barrel Shotgun (live with Season launch!) - Deal a devastating two-shot blast to punch a hole in anything or anyone unlucky enough to be on the receiving end.
- Rift-To-Go (live with Season launch!) - The perfect way to make a great escape or surprise attack. Be careful when opening; contents may be slightly unstable.
- Shockwave Grenade (live with Season launch!) - Send opponents flying into the Storm, or chuck some at your squad for a quick getaway. There’s no fall damage to worry about, so go wild!
- Heavy Sniper Rifle - Take down enemies from a distance with ease, with a healthy 2.5x headshot multiplier and no damage falloff.
- Suppressed Assault Rifle - A stealthy superstar that’s a great all-rounder for anything the Island throws at you. Use short bursts of fire to maximize accuracy.
- Grappler - Whether it’s gaining the high ground in a flash or just traversing across the Island, it’s as simple as aim, stick, and move!
- Port-A-Fortress - For those moments in the middle of a skirmish where you wish you could just summon a giant foreboding fortress.
Here’s the loot being carried over from Season 4 to the beginning of Season 5:
- Assault Rifle
- Burst Assault Rifle
- Scoped Assault Rifle
- Thermal Scoped Rifle
- Light Machine Gun
- Drum Gun
- Minigun
- Revolver
- Pistol
- Suppressed Pistol
- Dual Pistols
- Hand Cannon
- Suppressed Submachine Gun
- Pump Shotgun
- Tactical Shotgun
- Heavy Shotgun
- Bolt-Action Sniper Rifle
- Semi-Auto Sniper Rifle
- Hunting Rifle
- Grenade Launcher
- Rocket Launcher
- Guided Missile
- Boogie Bomb
- Bushes
- Cozy Campfire
- Clingers
- Grenade
- Impulse Grenade
- Remote Explosives
- Stink Bomb
- Port-A-Bunker
- Port-A-Fort
- Damage Trap
- Launch Pad (non-throwable version)
- Bouncer
- Bandages
- Med Kits
- Shield Potions
- Small Shield Potions
- Slurp Juice
- Chug Jugs
- Apples
- Mushrooms
Looking for a Challenge?
Put your skills to the test! Expert mode, available for OG Build Duos and OG Zero Build Solo, will have old-school matchmaking rules, where any player could be in the lobby. Queue up for OG Expert in the mode selection menu under Fortnite OG, where you’d typically go to pick from Solo, Duos, and Squads games.
Chapter 1 Season 5 OG Pass
A new Season of Fortnite OG means there’s a brand-new OG Pass with 45 tiers of rewards inspired by classic Chapter 1 Season 5 items! Unlock free and premium rewards in the OG Pass by earning XP in any Fortnite experience. To claim the premium rewards as you earn XP, purchase the Pass for only 1,000 V-Bucks or get it through Fortnite Crew! Included as premium rewards, there are three Outfits in the Pass:
- Redline Racer: Take the finish line. (Instantly unlocked after purchasing the Pass or accessing it through Fortnite Crew!)
- Riftreaver Drift: Break through the Unknown.
- Tide Strider: Ride the tides to victory.
The OG Pass comes with a bunch of new accessories too. Pledge your allegiance to the ancient Fox Clan with the Trickster’s Shield Back Bling, hover to cover with the Redline Scout Glider, and have a reel good time with the Sea Bobber Pickaxe.
As you earn XP, unlock an alt Style for each Outfit and for many of the accessories! You can progress in the Pass until the Season ends October 3, 2025 Eastern Time.
What’s Up with That Cube?
As Chapter 1 Season 5 progresses, the glowing cube that everyone knows and loves — colloquially called “Kevin” — will appear near Paradise Palms before setting off on an Island-spanning journey. He’s rumored to be heading towards Loot Lake!
Dive head-first into a rift — Chapter 1 Season 5 of Fortnite OG starts August 7.