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Fortnite Player Sends Epic Games Detailed Bug Extermination Manual for OG Version

Originally posted on Total Apex Gaming | By David Gilbert | Last updated Aug 18, 2025 9:37 AM ET

Thanks to a dedicated Fortnite player known as AllyJax, hundreds of lingering bugs were meticulously documented in OG Fortnite: Season 5. Should developers at Epic Games review the findings, they’ll find potential hotfix solutions for various problems. While there have been improvements in the game’s stability compared to previous months, this fan’s significant effort highlights ongoing issues. So, how extensive is this documentation, encompassing both minor glitches and major gameplay disruptions?

Fortnite OG Glitches Meet Their Matchmaker

According to reports, the sheer volume of bugs AllyJax found in Fortnite becomes apparent simply by attempting to scroll through the comprehensive list he presented. Initially, the player cataloged every known “notable issue” currently plaguing the OG experience in an extensive social media thread. While addressing Epic Games within the thread, the player directed them to an even more detailed external document. In this separate, lengthy list, they systematically break down all identified problems within Season 5.

Allyjax also separated these issues based on their potential resolution method. Specifically, he categorized these bugs into two distinct groups: those fixable via immediate hotfixes and those that require more substantial development work. Additionally, specific corrective actions for each bug are documented, aiming to streamline the debugging process for any Epic engineer who examines it.

Player Submits Resume Via Massive Bug List

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Furthermore, the player expressed a direct hope that this potentially valuable resource elevates OG Fortnite‘s game mode to its optimal state. AllyJax also characterized the compilation as an extremely in-depth inventory covering every incorrect asset and every minor flaw. More than this document, the player has even proposed a single hotfix capable of resolving over fifty major issues instantly. So, how can the player base’s daily experience be impacted with such a focused, potential hotfix?

Although Allyjax’s dedication and thoroughness regarding OG Fortnite‘s numerous bugs are undoubtedly impressive, the practical effectiveness of every suggested hotfix remains unverified. In a complex live game environment like Fortnite, implementing these code changes carries inherent risks and requires rigorous testing by the original developers.

Consequently, the Epic Games team itself will need to take action for these proposed solutions to be verified. As the community observes, one question remains: Can Epic acknowledge or utilize this substantial fan-provided resource? Indeed, the inherent uncertainty surrounding implementation makes the sheer scale of effort invested by AllyJax stand out as remarkable.

The Ultimate Fortnite Hotfix Wishlist Document

Ultimately, this work reflects the player’s deep commitment to enhancing OG Fortnite, prompting consideration of the broader relationship between passionate players and game studios. Whether studios often actively leverage such detailed, unsolicited bug reports from their most engaged community members is a big question among fans of the battle royale.

Again, this compilation awaits potential action from the game’s creators, as it serves as a testament to player investment and a possible roadmap for refinement. That’s why Epic Games must recognize the value in this specific, player-driven quality assurance effort. At the same time, they must prioritize reviewing the documented issues and solutions to not only get the best out of OG Fortnite but also for future seasons as well.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Gaming and was syndicated with permission.

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