May 4 is Star Wars Day, and to celebrate, Star Wars content is coming to Fortnite, Fortnite Festival, Rocket Racing, and Lego Fortnite. This content will launch on May 3, 2024, one day before Star Wars Day.
Here’s a quick look at what players can expect from these updates!
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Fortnite
Players can rescue Chewbacca from an Imperial Roadblock during Battle Royale matches to receive the Wookie Bowcaster weapon. Players can also find this weapon inside Imperial Chests at Imperial Roadblocks. In addition, once players rescue Chewbacca, he will follow them “into battle.”
Players will be able to defeat Darth Vader in Battle Royale matches to claim the Dark Vader’s Lightsaber weapon.
Players will be able to defeat Stormtroopers in Battle Royale matches to claim the E-11 Blasters weapon.
Players will be able to complete Star Wars quests to receive in-game rewards. Specifically, they’ll receive a Battle Pass Level Up when they complete five Star Wars quests and an AWR Pack Back Bling when they complete 10 of these quests.
A variety of Star Wars-themed content will be available to purchase in the in-game Shop, including Dagobah Luke, Lando Calrissian, and AWR Trooper Outfits, the Beskar Car Body, and more.
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Fortnite Festival
The Jam Stage will be updated with an area inspired by the Mos Eisley Cantina from the Star Wars universe.
Players will be able to complete Star Wars quests in Fortnite Festival to receive in-game rewards. Specifically, players will receive a Battle Pass Level Up when they complete four Star Wars quests, and the Seven-string Hallikset Guitar when they complete seven.
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Rocket Racing
Players can complete Star Wars quests in Rocket Racing to receive in-game rewards. Specifically, players will receive a Battle Pass Level Up when they complete seven Star Wars quests and the Energy Binders Trail when they complete 14.
Players can also complete May the Fourth quests to receive rewards. Players will receive the Anakin’s Podracer Decal when they complete four of these quests and the Darth Maul Decal when they complete eight.
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Lego Fortnite
Players will be able to help the Rebel Alliance by building a Rebel Village.
Players will have access to items including Lightsabers, Macrobinoculars, DL-44 Blasters, and more.
Players will be able to earn in-game rewards from the Lego Pass: Rebel Adventure, which will feature both Free and Premium Reward Tracks. The Premium Reward Track will be priced at 1,400 V-Bucks.
You can learn more about the Star Wars updates coming to the world of Fortnite on Fortnite’s website.
Brandy Berthelson has been writing about video games and technology since 2006, with her work appearing on sites including AOL Games, Digital Spy, and Adweek. When she’s not gaming, Brandy enjoys crafting, baking, and traveling with her husband.