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Fortnite’s Star Wars-Themed ‘Galactic Battle’ Season Launches May 2

The update introduces new gameplay mechanics, Star Wars locations, and a Watch Party premiere of a Disney+ series.

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

  • Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3, titled 'Galactic Battle,' begins May 2 with a scheduled downtime starting at 2 a.m. ET and lasting 2–5 hours.
  • The season features Star Wars-themed content, including new skins like Darth Sidious and General Grievous, vehicles such as X-Wings, and iconic map locations like Mos Eisley and Sandcrawlers.
  • A first-of-its-kind Watch Party for the Disney+ series 'Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld' will debut in-game on a dedicated island before its wider streaming release.
  • Weekly Star Wars-themed live events, starting with 'Imperial Takeover' on May 2 and concluding with 'Death Star Sabotage' on June 7, will drive player engagement throughout the season.
  • Players can unlock a First Order stormtrooper outfit by linking their Epic Games and MyDisney accounts, an offer available through August 31.