Fortnite fans are all ready for the OG Chapter’s final showdown. The month-long ‘homecoming carnival’ has kept the Battle Royale fans busy, and with the chapter moving into its final phase, the buzz around the web is understandably hot. Well, Epic Games being aware of the newfound limelight seems to have saved up the best for the one last run of the OG exhibition. If you think you have seen it all in the OG carnival, there’s one big surprise that awaits you in the coming update!
Tactical-shooter fans from all around the world have enjoyed reminiscing about ‘the glory days’ of their favorite Battle Royale. Moreover, it was only because of the nostalgia features returning to the Fortnite world that the game managed to record its lifetime active player peak. Although the gaming fans have been divided on the duration of Chapter 4, it has certainly been a celebration of veteran gaming culture. But some pieces were still missing from the ‘good old days’ for it to be an ‘ideal experience’. Spoiler Alert!! The only homecoming you were rooting for is happening!
(Spoilers ahead!)
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Agent Jonesy Returning in a new avatar with a ‘Big Bang’
Remember the iconic skin of Agent Jonesy? It seems like Epic Games has decided to bring back the fan-favorite protagonist but with an interesting twist. According to credible industry scoops, Jonesy’s skin is arriving with a redefined design for the ‘Big Bang event’. The character’s involvement in the event is fueled by an encrypted skin for him codenamed “UndergroundRebel” that the leaker claims would be released in the item shop before or after the event. Also, the scoop revealed there would be two variants of the skin, Toon and Noir.
Furthermore, adding to the claims, reports suggest the new skin inspired by the OG superstar would be called Jones “The Remaining.”
(LIVE EVENT SPOILERS)
– Jones ("The Remaining") – Concept based on@Egyptian_Leaker's leak and @GasSpares's concept
I hope this will become really close representation of him!#FortniteChapter5 #FortniteBigBang @FortniteGame @FortniteStatus pic.twitter.com/4VFhrwVTuV
— DEVINK™ – Kirill (@DEVINK_official) November 23, 2023
Jonesy’s significance in the Fortnite realm goes beyond his variety of personas and appearances. He serves as a consistent component in the game’s ever-evolving plot. Whether he’s traveling through time, fending off extraterrestrial invasions, or pulling off spectacular crossovers, Jonesy plays a crucial role in filling in the blanks between the many plots and events of Fortnite. But since Chapter 3, the character hasn’t been in the lore.
Countdown to the Big Bang!
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In just 8 days, the Big Bang event will kick off. It is one of the most anticipated online carnivals in the industry in recent times. Why not? It won’t just mark the end of the blockbuster OG chapter; it will also transition the fans into the next phase of Fortnite. While for a lot of fans, the skepticism around the Battle Royale’s bankability after the OG chapter ends remains, the leaks have suggested the upcoming lineup to be exhilarating.
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From top-tier collaborations to some wild mergers, there’s a lot that the fans are looking forward to experiencing in the next chapter of the tactical shooter. Undoubtedly, the homecoming chapter was the only push Epic Games needed, and there’s only a way up following the Big Bang. At least, the gaming world is hoping so.
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So, don’t forget to tune into the Eminem featured Big Bang event on Saturday, December 2, at 11 a.m. PT/ 2 p.m. ET.
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