Fortnite and Star Wars have joined forces once again in the most expansive collaboration yet: Chapter 6, Season 3, Galactic Battle. Launched on May 2, 2025, this season transforms the Fortnite island into a thrilling Jedi vs. Sith battleground, complete with iconic characters, recognizable vehicles, and exciting Force-powered gameplay. Building on previous successful crossovers featuring skins like Darth Vader and Ahsoka Tano, Epic Games and Disney have crafted an immersive experience that plunges players into the heart of the Star Wars galaxy.
Pre-release teasers from Epic Games hinted at a major Star Wars event, and social media buzz intensified with leaks revealing upcoming skins like Emperor Palpatine, General Grievous, and Darth Jar Jar, along with new Force powers such as Lightning and Push. This season boasts a Star Wars-themed Battle Pass, new points of interest (POIs) like the First Order Base, and even pilotable X-Wings and TIE Fighters for epic aerial dogfights. Explore the full patch notes below to uncover everything Galactic Battle has to offer.
Fortnite Galactic Battle: Full Patch Notes
Imperial Star Destroyers emerge from hyperspace, their ominous presence surrounding the Death Star as its superlaser targets the Battle Royale map. Heroes from across the Star Wars saga prepare to confront the looming Imperial threat led by Emperor Palpatine, with the island’s fate hanging in the balance. Ignite your lightsaber, charge your blaster, and join the Galactic Battle!
New Locations on the Chapter 6 Map
Fortnite Galactic Battle POIs
Repelling the Imperial invasion will require every weapon and vehicle at your disposal, unless the dark side’s allure proves too strong. Explore these new locations:
First Order Base: A formidable mountaintop fortress serving as the First Order’s main base of operations, including a hangar for TIE fighter repairs. While it has five entrances, its utility shaft presents the most vulnerable point for infiltration.
Outpost Enclave: This bustling hub of smuggler activity is a hotbed of tension and potential danger. Explore the interior of the parked sandcrawler nearby for hidden secrets.
Resistance Base: Concealed within dense foliage, the underground Resistance command center remains hidden from Imperial surveillance. Here, you’ll find X-wings and essential equipment to combat the First Order fleet.
Vader’s Samurai Solitude: Darth Vader Samurai has claimed Shogun’s Solitude as his personal stronghold. Overcome his stormtrooper samurai guards for a chance to challenge the Sith Lord himself.
Lightsabers and Force Abilities Return
Fortnite Star Wars Jedi Lightsaber
The iconic lightsaber, a weapon of elegance and power wielded by both Jedi and Sith, returns to Fortnite. Deflect blaster fire, sprint faster, double your jump height, and gain fall damage immunity while wielding this legendary weapon. Lightsabers are earned, not found – train in the Force or claim one from a defeated foe.
Train with hologram Rey to acquire a Blue Lightsaber and learn Force Push, a powerful ability to repel enemies and objects. Alternatively, train with hologram Emperor Palpatine to obtain a Red Lightsaber and unleash Force Lightning, a devastating new attack.
Fortnite Darth Jar Jar skin
Any lightsaber will allow you to utilize Force Abilities, which are tied to your character, not the weapon itself. Defeat Darth Vader Samurai to earn a unique red lightsaber and master Force Saber Throw, a powerful projectile attack.
Blasters Replace Standard Fortnite Weapons
Fortnite Star Wars Weapons
Traditional Fortnite weapons are replaced by a variety of blasters, including the DL-44 Blaster Pistol, CR-2 Blaster (SMG), ACP and BARM-ST12 Scatter Blasters, DLT-19 Blaster Rifle, IQA-11 Marksman Blaster Rifle, A280-CFE Blaster Rifle, and the unvaulted DC-15 Heavy Blaster Rifle, E-11 Blaster, and F-11 Blaster. Beware of overheating! The Thermal Imploder also makes a return, creating a powerful vacuum explosion that damages structures.
Confront Captain Phasma
Infiltrate the First Order Base and defeat Captain Phasma to earn the Mythic Captain Phasma’s F-11D Blaster and Phasma’s Blaster Medallion, which reduces blaster overheat and cooldown times. Remember, Medallions reveal your location on the mini-map.
Engage in Aerial Dogfights
Fortnite Star Wars Starfighters
Pilot the iconic TIE fighter, armed with powerful blasters, or the agile X-wing, perfect for quick traversal and aerial combat.
Weekly Content Updates and Events
Galactic Battle unfolds with ongoing content releases:
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May 8: Leia, Luke, and Han Solo arrive, alongside hologram Mace Windu offering Force Pull training and a Purple Lightsaber. Darth Maul may also appear, teaching Force Throw.
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May 15: Chewbacca joins the fight with his Wookiee Bowcaster, and the CA-87 Jawa Scatter Blaster enters the loot pool.
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May 22: Mandalorians arrive, offering recruitment opportunities and the unvaulted Mandalorian Jetpack. Look out for the Amban Sniper Rifle and the new WESTAR-34 Blaster Pistols.
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May 29: Control a Star Destroyer’s turbolaser to unleash devastating attacks from above.
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June 7: Participate in the “Death Star Sabotage” live event, confronting Emperor Palpatine himself.
Galactic Battle Pass
Fortnite Star Wars Battle Pass
The Galactic Battle Pass features free and premium rewards, including outfits like Emperor Palpatine, Apprentice Evie (instantly unlocked with purchase), Poe Dameron, and Wookiee Team Leader. General Grievous will be unlockable later in May.
Additional Cosmetics and Rewards
The Star Wars + Porsche 911 GT3 RS Bundle includes Darth Vader, Darth Maul, and Captain Phasma wrapped decals. Star Wars Crocs arrive in the shop on May 2. Throughout the season, look for new and returning Star Wars Outfits, including Darth Jar Jar, Mace Windu, and a customizable Mandalorian.
Fortnite Star Destroyer
Unlock the First Order Stormtrooper Outfit and Asajj Ventress Loading Screen, and watch the first two episodes of Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld early in Fortnite starting May 2. Participate in Twitch Drops between May 2 and May 5 to earn the Galactic Duel Loading Screen and Anakin’s Model Jedi Interceptor Back Bling.
Fortnite Star Wars Free Stormtrooper Skin
Fortnite Star Wars Twitch Drops
Learn how to unlock the Stormtrooper Outfit and watch Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld
