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Fortnite Launches Star Wars-Themed Galactic Battle Season

Chapter 6 Season 3 introduces Star Wars-inspired locations, Force abilities, and an in-game Disney+ premiere after server downtime concludes.

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'Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld' will debut exclusively in Fortnite before its release on Disney+.

Overview

  • Fortnite servers went offline at 2 AM ET on May 2 for maintenance, with the new Galactic Battle season expected to go live by 6–8 AM ET.
  • The update adds four Star Wars-themed points of interest to the map, including First Order Base, Resistance Base, and Vader Samurai’s Solitude.
  • Players can wield lightsabers with Force abilities like Push and Lightning, and pilot iconic vehicles such as X-Wings and TIE Fighters.
  • A Star Wars Battle Pass features skins like Emperor Palpatine, Poe Dameron, and General Grievous, alongside a Lego Pass with Captain Phasma content.
  • The season includes weekly events and culminates in the Death Star Sabotage live event on June 7, with a Disney+ premiere of 'Tales of the Underworld' on May 2.