Fortnite is celebrating Star Wars in an enormous method as its subsequent season – Galactic Battle – is arriving on Might 2 and can characteristic not solely a Star Wars-themed Battle Cross and a five-part saga with loads of surprises, but in addition the arrival of Darth Jar Jar to the Battle Royale.
The stunning but unimaginable information was shared throughout Star Wars Celebration, and we obtained a tease of much more of the Star Wars enjoyable headed our method subsequent month, together with that Power Lightning will probably be becoming a member of the sport as an in-game potential.
✔️ Star Wars Themed Battle Cross✔️ Weekly Gameplay Content material✔️ Culminating in a Reside Finish of Season Narrative Occasion➡️ Fortnite Galactic Battle arrives Might 2, 2025 pic.twitter.com/JmRStRA2Um
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It was additionally confirmed that Emperor Palpatine and mashups like Wookiee Cuddle Staff Chief will probably be a part of the Battle Cross, new Merchandise Store choices will embody Mace Windu, gamers will have the ability to pilot and co-pilot X-Wings and TIE Fighters, there will probably be themed map places, and rather more.
As for the Star Wars saga we will probably be experiencing, every week may have a “completely different overarching theme,” and they’re as follows;
Imperial Takeover – Might 2, 2025The Pull of the Power – Might 8, 2025Mandalorian Rising – Might 22, 2025Star Destroyer Bombardment – Might 29, 2025Death Star Sabotage – June 7, 2025
And sure, this saga will culminate in an in-game narrative stay occasion that can “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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