“And theyre doing it!”

Indeed, we saw plenty of changes starting withSurvivor 41.

Except in one key way.

“LIVIN” - Eighteen new castaways come together to form their own society and begin their adventure for $1 million and title of Sole Survivor, on the special two-hour season premiere of the 43rd edition of SURVIVOR

The cast of ‘Survivor’ 43.Robert Voets/CBS

Many of the challenges seen on seasons 41 and 42 were relics of the past.

“I’m not sure what got into Kirhoffer’s team,” Probst says.

“But these challenges are no joke.

“LIVIN” - Eighteen new castaways come together to form their own society and begin their adventure for $1 million and title of Sole Survivor, on the special two-hour season premiere of the 43rd edition of SURVIVOR

The Baka tribe on ‘Survivor’ 43.Robert Voets/CBS

You’re SURE the players can do this, right?!”

“They’re definitely epic,” says Probst of the courses.

“And so is the feeling of accomplishment when you conquer it!”

“LIVIN” - Eighteen new castaways come together to form their own society and begin their adventure for $1 million and title of Sole Survivor, on the special two-hour season premiere of the 43rd edition of SURVIVOR

Robert Voets/CBS

“LIVIN” - Eighteen new castaways come together to form their own society and begin their adventure for $1 million and title of Sole Survivor, on the special two-hour season premiere of the 43rd edition of SURVIVOR

Robert Voets/CBS