Fortnite’s OG Ranked Zero Build servers are getting the axe. Starting March 4th, they’re pulling the plug on a bunch of servers, which, let’s be honest, is a bit of a downer. This comes right after the launch of Chapter 6 Season 2, which, by all accounts, is doing pretty well. New locations, fresh loot – the usual Fortnite shake-up. But it seems some of the side modes aren’t quite keeping up.
Landed on January 31st, and it was a hit. Nostalgia trip for the old-timers, getting to blast with those classic weapons again, like the Zapotron. And for the newbies, a chance to see what all the fuss was about back in the day, exploring those old maps. It was a good time.
But, here’s the kicker: Epic Games put out a tweet saying they’re shutting down the OG Ranked Zero Build servers due to “matchmaking health.” Now, they’re keeping the EU and NAC servers alive until the end of OG Season 2 on March 25th, and they’re even telling players from other regions to switch over, with no penalty. Still, it’s a bummer for those who’ve been grinding away, building up their rank.
Naturally, the community’s buzzing about this. “Matchmaking health,” right? That’s code for “not enough people playing.” And you can’t blame them for jumping to conclusions. Fortnite OG’s launch was massive, hitting over a million players in no time. But, let’s be real, OG Ranked Zero Build is a niche within a niche. It’s not surprising it didn’t pull in the same numbers. It’s a shame, but that’s how it goes.
