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Fortnitefans have taken to social media to express their excitement over the return of Aerial Assault Trooper and Renegade Raider to the game’s OG Item Shop.Fortnite OGis one ofFortnite’s newest game modes, and it offers modern players the chance to experience what the battle royale was like when it first released in 2017.
Fortnite OGbecame an instant successwhen it launched in early December, with over a million fans flocking to Epic Games' throwback game mode. While the mode’s initial release proved to be a big hit, many fans have begun to complain about changes being made to the classic experience. Shortly after its release, Epic Games enabled skill-based matchmaking and the use of bots, meaning that lobbies are no longer purely comprised of players. While the decision has made the mode more approachable for some fans, many players think it robsFortnite OGof its authenticity.
Fans ofFortniterecently took to Reddit to express enthusiasm and disbelief over the game’s new OG Item Shop. Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooperhaven’t been seen inFortnite’s Item Shop in over seven years, but that all changed recently when Epic Games followed up the release ofFortnite OGwith the OG Item Shop. Along with the two throwback skins, fans can purchase a glider and harvester as accessories. Some players equated the rerelease of these cosmetics to a dream, as they’ve admired the unobtainable items for years.
Fortnite Brings Renegade Raider and Aerial Assault Trooper Back to the Item Shop
Fans who wish to purchase the classic skins will need to put in some effort, as the cosmetics come with a bit of a catch. Gamers who wish to buy all of the OG cosmetics will need to earn 2 million XP in total. Fortunately, players can do this in any ofFortnite’s various game modes, likeLEGO Fortnite Odyssey,Fortnite Festival, or even user-generated maps within Creative. Some Reddit users joked that it must be raining money at Epic Games with the release of both the OG Item shop andFortnite’s collaboration withSkibidi Toilet.
Epic Games has been busy releasing new modes and collaborating with popular franchises lately, as content creators were recently given access toFortnite’s latest crossover with DC Comics. The collaboration features a ninja-themed Batman and a new Harley Quinn, which both fit with Chapter 6 Season 1’s Japanese aesthetic. Leakers also revealed new details aboutan upcoming crossover betweenFortniteandCyberpunk 2077, which is said to feature both V and Johnny Silverhand. With so many collaborations and the return of fan favorites to the game’s Item Shop, it seems likeFortniteplayers have a lot to be excited about.
