# May the Fortnite Be With You: Star Wars Takeover Brings X-Wings and Force Powers

## May the Fortnite Be With You: Star Wars Takeover Brings X-Wings and Force Powers

Get ready to jump to hyperspace, Fortnite fans! The highly anticipated Star Wars-themed season, “Galactic Battle,” is launching this Friday, bringing a galaxy far, far away to the beloved battle royale. Brace yourselves for iconic locations, legendary weapons, powerful skins, and even the ability to wield the Force.

The Fortnite island is undergoing a major transformation, peppered with new Star Wars landmarks. Explore a First Order base, navigate the shady smuggler haven of the Outpost Enclave, and join the Resistance at their base, complete with the ever-so-tempting X-Wings ready for takeoff. And don’t miss the dedicated location where you can face off against the imposing Darth Vader Samurai – a skin so good, it deserves its own POI. Defeating this formidable foe rewards you with a red lightsaber and the power to hurl it with the Force.

But the Force fun doesn’t stop there. Seek out holograms of Rey to gain the power of Force Push, and find Emperor Palpatine’s hologram to unleash devastating Force Lightning upon your opponents. And for those yearning to embody the Emperor himself, Sheev Palpatine will be available as a skin unlockable in the season’s battle pass, alongside Poe Dameron and the menacing General Grievous.

Throughout the season, Epic Games plans to keep the galactic content flowing. Expect map updates featuring more Star Wars characters to encounter, and even the chance to commandeer a Star Destroyer’s turbolaser to rain destruction upon your rivals. Mark your calendars for June 7th, when a live, in-game event will allow players to “take the fight to Emperor Palpatine.”

This season, which was teased last month, will also feature the controversial (yet hilarious) Darth Jar Jar. “Galactic Battle” builds upon Fortnite’s existing Star Wars collaborations, including numerous character skins and even the debut of an exclusive clip from *The Rise of Skywalker* before its theatrical release.

Adding to the excitement, Epic and Disney are offering a free Stormtrooper outfit for players who link their Epic and MyDisney accounts. This is described as a “first step” towards the ambitious “universe” they are collaboratively building.

Prepare for the Force to be strong with Fortnite as “Galactic Battle” brings the epic saga to life. Get ready to pilot X-Wings, wield lightsabers, and choose your side in this intergalactic showdown!