An original map in Fortnite was beloved by everyone, and it was not just a simple nostalgia. Fortnite has continued to be successful for over 7 years as a Battle Royale game, and as the game has evolved, so has the map. However, sometimes it’s nice to pause and go back in time to regain the nostalgia that made the game successful in the first place with locations and important points from Chapter One.
With Fortnite OG and Fortnite Reloaded, there is always a possibility of some of the best locations from Chapter One returning. After over 5 years of players missing the Chapter One map, why not bring back some of the best locations so that old and new players can fight in places that make them feel like they are in their « homeland »?
Anarchy Acres
A large, unrestful farm
First Appearance: Chapter One, Season One
Last Appearance: Chapter One, Season Four
Anarchy Acres is for the real pros. This area was originally part of the map and appeared in the first versions of Season One, continuing until the end of Season Four before being replaced by Lazy Links in Season Five. Despite its disappearance, Anarchy Acres remained in the hearts of many. It was a somewhat quiet place to land, and a position-dependent area where players always competed for hot spots in this region.
Whether fighting over the big barn, the White House, or hiding behind the silo, there was plenty of loot for everyone in Anarchy Acres. While it may not be as popular as its twin location, Frenzy Fields, it definitely deserves to be remembered for its simplicity.
Wailing Woods
A mysterious forest with plenty of cover
First Appearance: Chapter One, Season One
Last Appearance: Chapter One, Season Eight
Wailing Woods also had a great continuity, appearing throughout Season One of Chapter One and until Season Eight. Not only was this forest a beloved classic because of its greenery, but it was also a great place for intense situations. Players could hide amongst the trees and disappear in a maze of bushes, either escaping their enemies or falling into an ambush from a player hiding with a shotgun.
Wailing Woods was a tense location in the final storm circle, where players used sturdy trees as cover and tried to snipe each other from around the trunks. Many matches could be won in Wailing Woods, especially for players who used the trees as cover to escape the chaos and fierce battles.
Greasy Grove
A residential area with battles on the rooftops
First Appearance: Chapter One, Season One
Last Appearance: Chapter Four, OG Season
The list of points of interest in Fortnite is not complete without mentioning one of the most famous food chains in the game. Greasy Grove was home to the Durrr Burger chain and Tacos restaurant, but true old-school players remember when Durrr Burger was dominant. In Greasy Grove, players always landed here in hopes of getting some valuable loot in the many houses and in the restaurant itself.
The battles always ended the same way, with players fighting from afar across the rooftops they considered their base. There was a lot to enjoy in Greasy Grove, and the great potential for loot and kills made landing here always worth the adventure.
Moisty Mire
Dangerous swamps with many hiding spots
First Appearance: Chapter One, Season One
Last Appearance: Chapter One, Season Four
Moisty Mire was not the most attractive location in Chapter One of Fortnite, but it was definitely useful for dealing with certain situations. In Moisty Mire, players could exploit the swamp to their advantage, even using the right gestures to hide under the water, allowing them to remain invisible until an unfortunate enemy passed by.
Moisty Mire underwent some modifications throughout the seasons it appeared in, providing players with an excellent place to get loot away from battles. Thanks to the trees and elevations, Moisty Mire could become a perfect place for those playing in Zero Build mode who wanted to stay safe away from the ongoing wars in Battle Royale.
Viking Village
A secluded, intense location on a perilous mountain
First Appearance: Chapter One, Season Five
Last Appearance: Chapter One, Season Ten
Viking Village may have been a notorious landing site, but there was always a good reason to go there. As Chapter One evolved, Viking Village saw some modifications in its design, making it worth a visit. One of the most notable changes was the large Viking boat in the center swinging over a waterfall. If players broke the floor, it would definitely lead to their fall to their death, but the loot was always worth the risk.
The village was small and isolated from other areas, making it difficult to ascend and descend, especially if players had the ice boots effect that made them slide in the area. Players could feel somewhat safe while waiting for victims trying to climb, but first, they had to face the few that landed in this quiet place.
The Volcano
Fight across the lava to become the king of the high ground
First Appearance: Chapter One, Season Eight
Last Appearance: Chapter Four, OG Season
If the final circle landed at The Volcano, and a player had already taken control of the high ground, it was game over. The volcano was a steep site, requiring players to climb to gain the height advantage over their enemies. Controlling the summit was the key to victory, as players from above could aim their weapons and fire at isolated players who lacked cover while trying to climb the volcano.
For those inside the volcano or even players on the other side, they might find themselves fighting over a river of volcanic lava that consumes their health and kills them. Many tense battles took place at the volcano, so its return would indeed be a great event.
