The Fortnite 34.20 update is officially live as of March 25, 2025, and while it brings only minimal changes to Chapter 6 Season 2, it marks the major return of Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 3 — a nostalgic event players have been waiting for.
Here’s everything you need to know about the latest patch, including OG map changes, rumored skin crossovers, and loot pool speculation.
📅 Fortnite 34.20 Release Date & Server Downtime
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✅ Update Date: March 25, 2025
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🕓 Downtime Started: 4:00 AM ET
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🔧 Estimated Duration: ~2–3 hours
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📦 Patch rolled out across all platforms: PC, consoles, and mobile
As with major patches, Fortnite servers were temporarily disabled during maintenance before the update went live.
🎮 Fortnite OG Chapter 1 Season 3 Is Live
The main highlight of update 34.20 is the return of OG Season 3 — transporting players back to the early days of Fortnite with classic gameplay, locations, and cosmetics.
What’s Back in OG Season 3:
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🗺️ Classic POIs like Tilted Towers, Moisty Mire, and Retail Row
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🎟️ OG Battle Pass featuring retro-inspired cosmetics
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⚙️ Legacy mechanics, including simpler building and inventory systems
This nostalgic revival offers a perfect blend of old-school charm and modern polish, making it one of the most anticipated OG releases to date.
🔗 Want a full breakdown? Check out our detailed guide to OG Chapter 1 Season 3.
🧥 Leaked Skins & Crossovers in Fortnite 34.20
While not yet confirmed in-game, top leakers have revealed several major crossovers and cosmetics expected to arrive during the 34.20 cycle.
🔥 Mortal Kombat: Scorpion Joins Sub-Zero
With Sub-Zero featured in the Chapter 6 Battle Pass, data miners now point to Scorpion joining the Item Shop in the coming days.
🧛 Devil May Cry Crossover (Dante or Vergil)
Rumors suggest an upcoming Devil May Cry collaboration, with character skins for Dante or Vergil, and potentially a Capcom bundle.
⚽ AC Milan Returns to Fortnite
The iconic Italian football club AC Milan is expected to return with new styles and updated cosmetics, following its 2021 debut.
🔗 Explore the history of AC Milan x Fortnite in our feature recap.
🧰 Vaulted & Unvaulted Weapons (Pending Confirmation)
While Epic has yet to release the full loot pool changes, here’s what players should expect based on past OG season updates:
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🪖 Possible return of OG weapons like the Pump Shotgun, Bolt-Action Sniper, or Burst AR
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🎯 Minor weapon balancing tweaks for competitive viability
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🔄 Adjustments to spawn rates and loot distribution
📌 We’ll update this section once Epic publishes the official patch notes.
✅ Final Thoughts: A Nostalgic Yet Focused Update
Fortnite Update 34.20 may be light on Chapter 6 plot developments, but it delivers in a major way with the return of Chapter 1 Season 3, leaked crossover skins, and possible OG-era loot pool shifts.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newer player curious about Fortnite’s roots, now is the perfect time to drop into Tilted Towers, build like it’s 2018, and relive the magic of Battle Royale’s golden era.
