Fortnite is going all out for Star Wars with its next season—Galactic Battle—launching on May 2 and bringing a Star Wars-themed Battle Pass, a five-part epic filled with unexpected twists, and the arrival of Darth Jar Jar to the Battle Royale.
The exciting news was unveiled at Star Wars Celebration, with a sneak peek at even more Star Wars content coming next month, including Force Lightning as a new in-game ability.
✔️ Star Wars Themed Battle Pass
✔️ Weekly Gameplay Content
✔️ Culminating in a Live End of Season Narrative Event
➡️ Fortnite Galactic Battle arrives May 2, 2025 pic.twitter.com/JmRStRA2Um— Star Wars (@starwars) April 20, 2025
It’s also confirmed that Emperor Palpatine and unique mashups like Wookiee Cuddle Team Leader will be part of the Battle Pass, while new Item Shop items will feature Mace Windu. Players can pilot and co-pilot X-Wings and TIE Fighters, explore themed map locations, and enjoy even more Star Wars-inspired content.
The Star Wars saga unfolding over the season will feature a new overarching theme each week:
Imperial Takeover – May 2, 2025
The Pull of the Force – May 8, 2025
Mandalorian Rising – May 22, 2025
Star Destroyer Bombardment – May 29, 2025
Death Star Sabotage – June 7, 2025
And yes, the saga will reach its peak with a live in-game narrative event that will “surely leave players feeling like they hold the fate of the entire galaxy in their hands.”
For more from Star Wars Celebration, explore how The Mandalorian & Grogu’s Sigourney Weaver had Grogu steal her heart, our conversation with Hayden Christensen about reprising Anakin, and all the biggest updates from The Mandalorian & Grogu, Ahsoka, and Andor panels.
