- FortniteStar Wars Day celebrations have officially begun
- Three new game modes made by Epic and Lucasfilm have been added, along with hundreds more from creators.
- New Star Wars cosmetics and events will be released throughout the month of May.
Epic Games has published the roadmap for its month Fortnite x Star Wars Day celebrations, which include a “galaxy of new Star Wars games” and more to keep fans busy.
As Star Wars Das officially begins on May 4, three new game modes created by Epic and Lucasfilm, as well as hundreds of creator-made islands using the official Star Wars toolkit, are available in Fortnite starting today.
“After years of creating Star Wars experiences with Disney and Lucasfilm, we have given the heroes, worlds and assets of Star Wars Fortnite creators so they can create the experiences they’ve always dreamed of playing. It is now possible to create an unlimited variety of games in the Star Wars universe that anyone can Fortnite can play,” said Adam Sussman, president of Epic Games.
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The three designed by Epic and Lucasfilm are Galactic Siege, a Battlefront-a similar mode featuring large-scale, class-based PvP battles with 10v10 combat on iconic Star Wars planets.
Then there’s Escape Vader, a four-player cooperative game where you have to hide, run, and survive against Darth Vader, and finally Droid Tycoon, where players build and customize droids using authentic Star Wars blueprints, manage their workshop and factory systems, and unlock rare components and special missions.
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“Interactive entertainment is quickly becoming one of the defining forces in how audiences experience stories, and Disney is fully embracing this evolution,” added Sean Shoptaw, executive vice president of Disney Games and Digital Entertainment. “Games offer a unique and powerful way to deepen engagement, expand our worlds, and connect with fans in real time. As this space continues to grow, we see extraordinary potential to elevate Disney storytelling in ways that are innovative, social, and designed for the way people play today.
The release of these modes also comes with new Star Wars quests, and more will be offered every week in May, all offering free rewards upon completion.
New The Clone Wars skins and accessories for Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker also arrived in the Item Shop today, along with the return of more Star Wars outfits, and players can unlock a free Carbonite Fishstick Back Bling by linking their account to MyDisney.
On May 14, Lego Fortnite Odyssey will receive its own Star Wars update with a new Hover Bricker, hover vehicles, the Mandalorian and Grogu, as well as Star Wars enemies.
Additionally, on May 19, players will be able to log in and join The Mandalorian and Grogu Watch Party Island to see a special message from creator Jon Favreau and get a 10 minute preview of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu before the theatrical release on May 22.
However, players must first collect bounties and defend the city from waves of enemies, find Grogu, and spend 20 minutes exploring Nevarro to unlock the exclusive Mandalorian Sanctuary loading screen.
Finally, on May 26, players will be able to visit the island’s amphitheater to attend a Q&A with Favreau about the film and making of The Mandalorian and Grogu Watch Party Island.
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