Begun, the Fortnite Battle has… once more. Simply forward of Star Wars Day 2025, Epic Video games’ large on-line sport will obtain a brand new Star Wars-themed season, which can embody new playable content material and various shocking cameos.
Whereas most of the upcoming Star Wars video video games are shaping as much as be astounding, it is exhausting to think about an actual state of affairs by which the success of those Fortnite x Star Wars collaborations is topped.
This 12 months, at Star Wars Celebration, it was revealed that the brand new season centered on the galaxy far, distant is introducing meme’d-into-existence Sith lord Darth Jar Jar. In fact, his displaying up in Fortnite and an animated Lego particular does not make him canon, however it’s surprising nonetheless to see Lucasfilm absolutely embrace a long-running fandom joke. To get a correct style of what is coming to Fortnite on May 2, take a look at the explosive teaser trailer beneath:
Alongside Darth Jar Jar, the brand new premium battle go will characteristic iconic characters like Emperor Palpatine and the all-new ‘mashup’ Wookiee Cuddle Group Chief. Individually, you can seize Mace Windu from the shop. It stays to be seen whether or not Jar Jar in his darkest type can be a part of the go or be tied to the shop or an in-game occasion.
In fact, you do not have to spend hard-earned credit to have enjoyable, as the brand new playable content material, together with X-wings and TIE fighters, can be obtainable for all gamers and absolutely built-in into the primary battle royale expertise. New themed map areas can be coming to the sport too, with week-long occasions making use of them. Here is the complete schedule:
- Imperial Takeover – Might 2, 2025
- The Pull of the Power – Might 8, 2025
- Mandalorian Rising – Might 22, 2025
- Star Destroyer Bombardment – Might 29, 2025
- Demise Star Sabotage – June 7, 2025
Lucasfilm and Epic Video games additionally teased “an in-game narrative reside occasion” that can wrap up this interactive celebration of the Star Wars universe, so keep tuned for extra information.
