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Fortnite OG gets even more nostalgic, removes SBMM and bots

Jason Weisberger
Jul 30, 2025
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Trying to drum up more interest in a fading game type, as new modes like Blitz soar in popularity, Epic is making its Fortnite OG mode even more OG.

Skill-based match-making was brought into Fortnite to allow newer players to learn as they progressed. I remember the time when losing without understanding what or whom happened to you was a frequent occurr…

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