Fortnite is celebrating Star Wars in a huge manner as its subsequent season – Galactic Battle – is arriving on Might 2 and will function not solely a Star Wars-themed Battle Pass and a five-part saga with loads of surprises, but in addition the arrival of Darth Jar Jar to the Battle Royale.
The shocking but unbelievable information was shared throughout Star Wars Celebration, and we obtained a tease of much more of the Star Wars enjoyable headed our manner subsequent month, together with that Drive Lightning will likely be becoming a member of the sport as an in-game skill.
✔️ Star Wars Themed Battle Pass
✔️ Weekly Gameplay Content material
✔️ Culminating in a Stay Finish of Season Narrative Occasion
➡️ Fortnite Galactic Battle arrives Might 2, 2025 pic.twitter.com/JmRStRA2Um— Star Wars (@starwars) April 20, 2025
It was additionally confirmed that Emperor Palpatine and mashups like Wookiee Cuddle Staff Chief will likely be a part of the Battle Pass, new Merchandise Store choices will embrace Mace Windu, gamers will be capable to pilot and co-pilot X-Wings and TIE Fighters, there will likely be themed map places, and far more.
As for the Star Wars saga we will likely be experiencing, every week may have a “completely different overarching theme,” and they’re as follows;
- Imperial Takeover – Might 2, 2025
- The Pull of the Drive – Might 8, 2025
- Mandalorian Rising – Might 22, 2025
- Star Destroyer Bombardment – Might 29, 2025
- Demise Star Sabotage – June 7, 2025
And sure, this saga will culminate in an in-game narrative reside occasion that may “absolutely have gamers feeling like they have the destiny of the entire galaxy of their arms.”
For extra from Star Wars Celebration, try how The Mandalorian & Grogu’s Sigourney Weaver had Grogu steal her coronary heart, our chat with Hayden Christensen about returning to Anakin, how and all the most important information from The Mandalorian & Grogu, Ahsoka, Andor panels.
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