An impending imperial invasion rocks Fortnite! TheEpic Games game unveils a new Star Wars-themed season, dubbed Galactic Battle, available from May 2, 2025 in Battle Royale mode. Set on the Chapter 6 map, this short, explosive season honors the cult Star Wars universe.
On the program: a special Combat Pass, a five-part narrative saga (with the return of vents), themed cosmetic items and the chance to pilot iconic ships such as X-Wings and TIE Fighters. This collaboration was announced at Star Wars Celebration 2025.
On the map, the game environment will incorporate elements inspired by the saga, including the appearance of theDeath Star in the sky, areas such as Hopeful Heights redesigned in the style of Tatooine, and rebel bases inspired by D'Qar.
In detail, a total of five new zones enrich the playground:
First Order base: located at the top of a mountain with a vulnerable maintenance tunnel.
Outpost Enclave: smuggler's zone with a sand tank to explore.
Resistance base: camouflaged underground center, brimming with X-Wings and resources.
Vader Samurai Solitude: fortress of Darth Vader and his samurai Stormtroopers.
Portals to the Stellar Destroyer: from May 29, one portal per game to take control of its turbolaser.
From launch, a Battle Pass in the colors of the galactic saga will be available, featuring characters such as Darth Jar Jar,Emperor Palpatine, Mace Windu and a wookie version of the famous Cuddle Expert.
The return of the Darth Vader and Stormtrooper samurai skins, previously offered, has also been confirmed for a limited time. The store is also offering the Chewbacca Pack and the Star Wars Samurai Pack, available until April 21 at 01:59. Other skins announced include Poe Dameron, General Grievous - a customizable version of Mandalorian armor - and Captain Phasma.
By purchasing the pass (1,000 V-Bucks or via Club Fortnite), you get bonus rewards:
Evie the apprentice
Wookiee expert
Emperor Palpatine
General Grievous, to be unlocked later via objectives.
The Star Wars + Porsche GT3 RS pack, Star Wars Crocs and numerous collector skins will also be available throughout the season.
The season will also be structured around five weekly chapters: Imperial Takeover, The Pull of the Force, Mandalorian Rising, Star Destroyer Bombardment, and finally Death Star Sabotage. This last event will be interactive and broadcast live in-game. As the official presentation states, this conclusion "will certainly give players the impression that they have the fate of the entire galaxy in their hands".
Discover the calendar of the five chapters:
May 2: Imperial Takeover
May 8: The Pull of the Force (arrival of Luke, Leia, Han Solo and training sessions with Mace Windu or Palpatine)
May 15: Arrival of Chewbacca and the Wookiee blaster
May 22: Mandalorian Rising with jetpack, Amban rifle and WESTAR-34
May 29: Star Destroyer Bombardment with turbolaser control
June 7: Death Star Sabotage, final in-game interactive event against Palpatine
In Fortnite: Galactic Battle, players can unlock lightsabers and Force powers by training with iconic holograms from the Star Wars universe. Practicing with Rey, they get a blue saber accompanied by Force thrust, while Palpatine teaches Force lightning with a red saber.
Mace Windu offers a purple saber and the attraction of the Force, while Darth Maul transmits the power of Force throwing. Confronting Darth Vader as a samurai gives you a special red saber, capable of projecting like a boomerang. It's important to note that these abilities are not linked to the weapon itself, but to the training received: only a player who has undergone training with the corresponding hologram can use the associated power.
The season also introduces a vast arsenal of blasters to vary combat styles. Players will be able to wield iconic weapons such as the DL-44 blaster pistol, the CR-2 or the DLT-19 rifle, perfect for short- and medium-range confrontations. Several popular blasters also make a comeback, including the DC-15, the E-11 and the F-11D, used respectively by the Empire and the First Order.
Powerful new weapons include the Jawa CA-87 scatter blaster, Amban sniper rifle and Mandalorian WESTAR-34 double pistols. Finally, theThermal Imploder makes its appearance: a devastating grenade that sucks up everything in its path before exploding, inflicting heavy damage over a wide area.
Twitch drops are available from May 2 to 5: Galactic Duel loading screen (15 min) and Anakin Interceptor Model accessory (45 min). Tournaments will be held throughout the season, to be followed via the official website. Until June 13, creators of the Support a Creator program can monetize videos featuring Star Wars music on YouTube. On Twitch, it's best to deactivate clips and replays to avoid automatic claims.
The official 34-second teaser, broadcast at the Star Wars Celebration on April 20, 2025, provided a glimpse of some of these new features. Actor Ahmed Best, best known for his portrayal of Jar Jar Binks, spoke on stage about several of the planned additions. All we can do now is wait for the season to arrive... In the meantime, we're wrapping up the current season's Combat Pass, Without Faith or Law... Get set!
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