🔥 Fortnite x Star Wars: Galactic Battle is HERE — And It’s Galactic. 🔥
Get ready to feel the Force like never before — Fortnite is launching into the Star Wars galaxy with a full-blown, five-week epic: Season 20: Galactic Battle, kicking off May 2, 2025.
🎮 What’s in Store?
✨ Star Wars-Themed Battle Pass
- A fully immersive experience spanning the saga’s most legendary moments
- Unlock iconic characters, skins, emotes, and more — including Darth Jar Jar, Emperor Palpatine, and Wookiee Cuddle Team Leader (yes, really)
- New mashup skins and costumes that blend Star Wars lore with Fortnite’s signature chaos
🛸 Weekly Themed Gameplay Events
Each week brings a new chapter in the Star Wars saga — and your choices will shape the story:
- May 2: Imperial Takeover – The Empire strikes back, and the galaxy is under siege
- May 8: The Pull of the Force – Harness dark and light side powers, including Force Lightning (yes, it’s a playable ability now!)
- May 22: Mandalorian Rising – Join the fight with legends of the Mandalorian creed
- May 29: Star Destroyer Bombardment – Dodge fire from the skies as massive Star Destroyers rain destruction
- June 7: Death Star Sabotage – The ultimate mission: infiltrate the Death Star and stop the ultimate weapon
💥 Live In-Game Narrative Event (June 7, 2025)
- The season culminates in a live, real-time event — "The Fate of the Galaxy"
- Players will make real-time decisions that impact the outcome
- As the announcement says: “Surely leave players feeling like they hold the fate of the entire galaxy in their hands.”
- Expect epic battles, cinematic moments, and possible character cameos from the Star Wars universe
🎮 New Gameplay Features & Content
- Pilot X-Wings and TIE Fighters — Feel the thrill of dogfights in space and over familiar planets
- Themed Map Locations – Visit Tatooine, Coruscant, and other iconic Star Wars locales
- Item Shop Drops – Mace Windu, Kylo Ren, and other legends will appear in the Item Shop
- Cosmic Skins & Abilities – From Jedi mind tricks to Sith lightning, the Force is strong with this one
🎤 Celebration Reveal
The full announcement dropped at Star Wars Celebration, where fans got a first look at the new story arcs, trailers, and behind-the-scenes details. The energy was electric — and the Force is very strong in this collaboration.
📢 “This isn’t just a crossover. It’s a galactic revolution.”
— Fortnite x Star Wars Team
👉 Stay tuned for more:
- Behind-the-scenes with Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker
- The Mandalorian & Grogu panel highlights
- New content from Ahsoka, Andor, and more
🌌 The galaxy is calling. The Force is strong. Your legend begins May 2.
