What if your next Fortnite match could launch you into a galaxy far, far away? The Battle Royale from Epic Games welcomes three new Star Wars modes with Galactic Siege, Escape Vader and Droid Tycoon, available in-game from May 1, 2026. This collaboration between Epic Games, Disney and Lucasfilm lets players dive back into the saga through a variety of experiences, from team-based battles to cooperative survival and droid management.
With Galactic Siege, players can dive into 10-on-10 battles on maps inspired by the Star Wars universe. The concept centers on PvP clashes featuring classes, objectives, and true team coordination (a bit like Star Wars Battlefront). Do you enjoy games where everyone has a role to play? This mode leans on coordination, collective movement, and direct confrontations. The island is accessible with code 5003-9856-3648.
The Escape Vader mode heads in a different direction. Here, four players must work together to outmaneuver Darth Vader in a tense, survival-focused experience. The vibe is tighter, with a progression where every move can count. Island code: 7285-4185-5428. On the other side, Droid Tycoon speaks to those who love building, managing, and customizing. This mode invites players to craft their own droids from Star Wars plans, upgrade their workshop, and head out on missions to scavenge components. Island code: 7865-8305-9184.
The galaxy also expands with the island The Mandalorian and Grogu Watch Party, opening on May 19 at 4:00 p.m., Paris time. Players will receive a special message from Jon Favreau, followed by a 10-minute sneak peek of the film Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, set to hit theaters on May 20. Built with Fairview Portals and Beyond Creative, this island also invites participants to explore Nevarro, collect bounties, defend the town against waves of enemies, and set off in search of Grogu. Want to mix screening, exploration, and action in Fortnite? After 20 minutes on the island, players can unlock the exclusive loading screen Mandalorian Sanctuary, followed by a Q&A with Jon Favreau scheduled for May 26 in the island’s amphitheater.
These new features arrive alongside a curated selection of Star Wars islands highlighted in the Discover tab of Fortnite. Epic Games says new quests will be added every week in May, with free rewards to claim in participating experiences. The publisher also notes that it has given Fortnite creators access to official Star Wars resources to design their own islands.
In a statement circulated ahead of the launch, Adam Sussman, president of Epic Games, explained: "After years of building Star Wars experiences with Disney and Lucasfilm, we’ve put the heroes, worlds and resources of Star Wars at the disposal of Fortnite creators, so they can design the experiences they’ve always dreamed of playing". For players, this opens the door to a broader galaxy in Fortnite, blending official content, community-created experiences, and new ways to play around Star Wars. And may the Force be with you!
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