Ahead of May 4 (or May the Fourth) this weekend, Star Wars is returning to Fortnite and Rocket League. Beginning tomorrow, May 2, players can indulge in a variety of Star Wars-themed activities across different experiences.
Fortnite promises to hold its most expansive Star Wars celebration yet by giving the franchise its own themed battle royale season. Dubbed Fortnite: Galactic Battle, each week will feature new and returning weapons, abilities, and vehicles from Star Wars. That includes TIE fighters and X-wings. Players can once again cut down opponents using lightsabers, but now they can zap them using force lightning for the first time.
Earning XP to progress the Star Wars Battle Pass will reward outfits for characters such as Palpatine, General Grievous, Apprentice Evie, and more.
Lego Fortnite players can find Rebel Evie hanging out at the festival grounds. Completing her mission rewards the Lightsaber Bench. The First Order Lego Pass also features Captain Phasma, the First Order Built Kits, and more.
Rocket League is hosting a limited-time Star Wars event from May 2-16. It includes two themed modes: Car Wars, a 2v2 mode, and the returning G-Force Frenzy. Completing Star Wars challenges unlocks 10 new items, including additional themed items in the Rocket League Shop.
Speaking of shops, the Fortnite Item Shop will sell new and returning themed cosmetics. These include outfits based on Mace Windu, Mandalorian Warrior, and Darth Jar Jar among others. Players can also purchase Star Wars Crocs and the new Porsche 911 GTS RS + Star Wars bundle.
On May 2, Fortnite players can participate in the Star Wars Watch Party to view the first two episodes of the new Disney+ series Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld before its premiere on May 4. You can learn more about how to watch in the Fortnite blog post.
Be sure to visit the official Fornite blog post for more details on Fortnite: Galactic Battle here.
