Fortnite OG Blast Off Recap: Rocket Launch Event Returns with Epic Red Rift Twist! 🚀

Relive the iconic Fortnite OG Blast Off Rocket Launch event from July 26, 2025. Explore how red rifts, classic locations, and epic visuals set the stage for OG Season 5 starting August 8. Perfect for US Fortnite fans!

7/27/20252 min read

🚀 Fortnite OG Blast Off: Reliving the Legendary Rocket Launch in OG Season 4 🇺🇸

Fortnite OG honored its history by recreating the original Blast Off rocket event on July 26, 2025, sending players soaring back to the moment that forever altered the Battle Royale universe. Here’s your ultimate guide to what happened and why it mattered—US players, get your front-row seat ready!

🕒 Blast Off Event Details & Watching Guide

Event Time: July 26 at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT / 7 PM BST

Duration: A few cinematic minutes—the signature spectacle, fast-paced and unforgettable.

How to Join: Load into the Fortnite OG playlist around 30 minutes early, as queueing fills fast. Damage and storm effects are disabled so you can relax and enjoy the show.

🧠 Why This Blast Off Event Was a Big Deal

This event isn’t just nostalgia—it's a storytelling milestone:

The July 26 event was a near shot-for-shot recreation of the original 2018 Rocket Launch (Season 4) but with a dramatic twist: red rifts replaced the classic blue crack in the sky.

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Evidence suggests new visuals and color variations, possibly hinting at alternate timelines or multiverse themes in Fortnite OG.

Reddit chatter confirmed fans noticed changes—some faithful, others modernized—confirming Epic’s willingness to refresh OG experiences.

🎬 What Happened Onscreen

Experience replayed memories and subtle updates:

Before lift-off, a red butterfly swirls near the Looper before entering the rocket.

As the rocket climbs, a booster detaches near Anarchy Acres and debris scatters.

4 red energy beams shoot from the rocket’s top, converging and creating a massive red rift over Tilted Towers.

Rifts continue erupting across classic locations like Loot Lake, Risky Reels, Wailing Woods, Moisty Mire, and Greasy Grove.

The rocket disappears into a sideways red rift—echoing the iconic Crack in the Sky but with a new color palette.

🔮 What It Means for Fortnite OG Season 5

Epic has confirmed Season 5 of Fortnite OG kicks off on August 8, 2025, with this event launching the transition. Expect:

Gameplay changes, new POIs, and evolving lore tied to OG multiverse themes.

Exciting map updates—players speculate revived locations or new interdimensional anomalies await.A return of fan-favorite weapons and mechanics like ratings, the Drum Gun, and layered visuals.