Map Changes — Neo Tilted, Mega Mall, and Slipstream

Season 9 of Chapter 1 was themed "The Future Is Yours" . After the volcanic eruption at the end of Season 8, two iconic locations were rebuilt with futuristic technology :

• Neo Tilted rises from the ashes of Tilted Towers, sporting a neon cyberpunk aesthetic with bright lights and new attractions like Peely’s Banana Stand .
• Mega Mall replaces Retail Row, rebuilt as a futuristic shopping complex in the same location .
• Pressure Plant was another new POI, built over the former volcano crater .

Slipstream Wind Tunnels

Season 9's defining mobility innovation was the Slipstreams — high-speed wind tunnels that let players zip across the map rapidly . These tunnels connected key areas, allowing faster rotations and more dynamic gameplay. Vehicles and projectiles could also enter the Slipstreams, adding chaos . Air Vents also returned, offering vertical boosts . These mobility features are expected to return in the OG version .

Weapons — Combat Shotgun Returns, Pump Vaulted

The Combat Shotgun was the signature new weapon of Season 9, and it's expected back for the OG version . This semi-automatic shotgun held 10 shells, fired 9 pellets per shot, and dealt 73/77/81 base damage (Rare/Epic/Legendary) with a 1.7x headshot multiplier . It reloaded two shells at a time and was available from floor loot, chests, supply drops, and vending machines .

When the Combat Shotgun was introduced, the Pump Shotgun was vaulted . Several other weapons were also vaulted in the original Season 9, and the OG version is expected to recreate that lineup :

• Clingers
• Buried Treasure
• Poison Dart Trap
• Scoped Revolver
• Suppressed Assault Rifle
• Thermal Assault Rifle
• Balloons

OG Pass — Skins and Leaks

The OG Pass for Season 9 is expected to feature remixed versions of the original Battle Pass skins . Based on community leaks and speculation, the rumored lineup includes :

• Rox (Tier 1 starter skin) — a progressive skin with 5 stages and 8 style options
• Sentinel (Tier 1 starter skin)
• Singularity (secret skin, unlocked via Fortbytes)
• Demi
• Vendetta (Tier 100 progressive skin)

Leaked but unconfirmed skins include Power Punk, Mecha R3X, and Sir Raven . Important: Epic Games has not published an official skin list, so all of this remains speculative .

The Final Showdown Live Event

Season 9's original live event, The Final Showdown, was an epic battle between the Polar Peak monster (Cattus / The Devourer) and the Mecha Team Leader robot (MECHA) . The event took place across Pressure Plant, Loot Lake, and Neo Tilted . Players could spectate from jetpacks and sky platforms, and choose a side by selecting a Mecha or Monster banner .

It is anticipated that OG Season 9 will culminate in a recreated version of this event, though Epic has not confirmed the date or details . Fortnite's creative community has already recreated the event in custom maps .

Gummy Hour — June 20, 2026

Separate from OG Season 9, the Gummy Hour event took place on June 20, 2026 in Fortnite Runners (Chapter 7 Season 3). Here are the confirmed details :

• Schedule: Two extended 2-hour windows — 2–4 PM ET (6–8 PM UTC) and an encore at 9–11 PM ET (1–3 AM UTC Sunday) .
• Boosted Gummy Sprite drop rates: Higher chances of encountering Gummy Sprite variants, including the rare Gummy Zero Point Sprite .
• Self-Revive Device: All players start each match with one .
• Mythic Limitless Seven Sliders: All players start with infinite slide ability .
• Health regeneration: Active after shields break .
• Double Sprite Dust: Earn double Sprite Dust for extractions .
• Goal: Open Sprite Chests, grab Gummy Zero Point Sprites, and extract them at Extraction Sites or with a Portable Extractor .

Important Caveat

Much of the information about OG Season 9 — the exact launch date, the full skin list, leaked items, and the live event timing — comes from community leaks and speculation, not official Epic Games announcements . The June 25 date and skin lineup should be treated as highly likely but not yet confirmed .

Map Changes — Neo Tilted, Mega Mall, and Slipstream

Season 9 of Chapter 1 was themed "The Future Is Yours" . After the volcanic eruption at the end of Season 8, two iconic locations were rebuilt with futuristic technology :

• Neo Tilted rises from the ashes of Tilted Towers, sporting a neon cyberpunk aesthetic with bright lights and new attractions like Peely’s Banana Stand .
• Mega Mall replaces Retail Row, rebuilt as a futuristic shopping complex in the same location .
• Pressure Plant was another new POI, built over the former volcano crater .

Slipstream Wind Tunnels

Season 9's defining mobility innovation was the Slipstreams — high-speed wind tunnels that let players zip across the map rapidly . These tunnels connected key areas, allowing faster rotations and more dynamic gameplay. Vehicles and projectiles could also enter the Slipstreams, adding chaos . Air Vents also returned, offering vertical boosts . These mobility features are expected to return in the OG version .

Weapons — Combat Shotgun Returns, Pump Vaulted

The Combat Shotgun was the signature new weapon of Season 9, and it's expected back for the OG version . This semi-automatic shotgun held 10 shells, fired 9 pellets per shot, and dealt 73/77/81 base damage (Rare/Epic/Legendary) with a 1.7x headshot multiplier . It reloaded two shells at a time and was available from floor loot, chests, supply drops, and vending machines .

When the Combat Shotgun was introduced, the Pump Shotgun was vaulted . Several other weapons were also vaulted in the original Season 9, and the OG version is expected to recreate that lineup :

• Clingers
• Buried Treasure
• Poison Dart Trap
• Scoped Revolver
• Suppressed Assault Rifle
• Thermal Assault Rifle
• Balloons

OG Pass — Skins and Leaks

The OG Pass for Season 9 is expected to feature remixed versions of the original Battle Pass skins . Based on community leaks and speculation, the rumored lineup includes :

• Rox (Tier 1 starter skin) — a progressive skin with 5 stages and 8 style options
• Sentinel (Tier 1 starter skin)
• Singularity (secret skin, unlocked via Fortbytes)
• Demi
• Vendetta (Tier 100 progressive skin)

Leaked but unconfirmed skins include Power Punk, Mecha R3X, and Sir Raven . Important: Epic Games has not published an official skin list, so all of this remains speculative .

The Final Showdown Live Event

Season 9's original live event, The Final Showdown, was an epic battle between the Polar Peak monster (Cattus / The Devourer) and the Mecha Team Leader robot (MECHA) . The event took place across Pressure Plant, Loot Lake, and Neo Tilted . Players could spectate from jetpacks and sky platforms, and choose a side by selecting a Mecha or Monster banner .

It is anticipated that OG Season 9 will culminate in a recreated version of this event, though Epic has not confirmed the date or details . Fortnite's creative community has already recreated the event in custom maps .

Gummy Hour — June 20, 2026

Separate from OG Season 9, the Gummy Hour event took place on June 20, 2026 in Fortnite Runners (Chapter 7 Season 3). Here are the confirmed details :

• Schedule: Two extended 2-hour windows — 2–4 PM ET (6–8 PM UTC) and an encore at 9–11 PM ET (1–3 AM UTC Sunday) .
• Boosted Gummy Sprite drop rates: Higher chances of encountering Gummy Sprite variants, including the rare Gummy Zero Point Sprite .
• Self-Revive Device: All players start each match with one .
• Mythic Limitless Seven Sliders: All players start with infinite slide ability .
• Health regeneration: Active after shields break .
• Double Sprite Dust: Earn double Sprite Dust for extractions .
• Goal: Open Sprite Chests, grab Gummy Zero Point Sprites, and extract them at Extraction Sites or with a Portable Extractor .

Important Caveat

Much of the information about OG Season 9 — the exact launch date, the full skin list, leaked items, and the live event timing — comes from community leaks and speculation, not official Epic Games announcements . The June 25 date and skin lineup should be treated as highly likely but not yet confirmed .