Fortnite Launches Star Wars: Galactic Battle Season May 2

Fortnite has launched its most expansive Star Wars-themed season yet, Chapter 6: Season 3, titled Galactic Battle, featuring an island overhaul with iconic Star Wars locations, vehicles like X-Wings and TIE fighters, and a loot pool limited exclusively to Star Wars weapons such as blasters and lightsabers. The season introduces Force abilities that can be acquired through in-game characters like Rey and Emperor Palpatine, alongside a new battle pass offering skins of Star Wars figures including Emperor Palpatine, General Grievous, and Poe Dameron. Notably, regular weapons have been replaced entirely by Star Wars armaments for the duration of the season, a move generating both excitement and controversy among players. Weekly events and map updates will roll out, culminating in a live in-game event on June 7 where players will face off against Emperor Palpatine. Additional Star Wars-themed content and events are also available in related Epic Games titles such as LEGO Fortnite and Rocket League, further deepening the collaboration between Epic Games and the Star Wars franchise. Overall, this season represents a significant crossover effort, aiming to deliver a Star Wars experience reminiscent of the classic Battlefront games.