Summary
Fortniteis set to get yet anotherStar Warscrossover in honor ofStar Warsday. Through the years,Fortnitehas had some great crossovers, and the collaborations focused aroundStar Warshave been some of the most exciting. TheseStar Warscollaborations have become a bit of a tradition forFortnite, so there are some things that players can naturally expect from the upcoming event.
The reveal ofStar Warscoming toFortniteon May 3 is still fresh news with few details, but past events and leaks can give a decent idea of what the game has in store for players. The event will begin where the game’sAvatar: The Last Airbender’s event ends, immediately launching players into another major crossover.
Rumors About Fortnite’s New Star Wars Event
As of now, there isn’t any concrete evidence about what will be included inFortnite’sStar Warsevent, but dataminers have been working hard to find as much information as possible. AlthoughFortniteleaks are just speculation, they are sometimes proven to be true, and the leaks surrounding theStar Warsevent promise some fun additions to the game. Just last month,leaks revealing theStar Warseventhit the internet, proving that some of these leaks actually hold weight.
New Skins
The variousStar Warscrossovers featured inFortnitehave always brought something different compared to the last collaboration, but the one thing that has remained constant is the introduction of new skins. Last year,Anakin Skywalker made hisFortnitedebut, and it’s likely that new characters will finally get the honor of becoming aFortniteskin. Rumors have suggested that a new Leia skin and a vehicle cosmetic inspired by the Mandalorian might be making their way into the game.
Lightsabers
CurrentFortniteleaks are also suggesting that lightsabers will be making a comeback. As one of the most iconic weapons in movie history,lightsabers inFortnitehave brought some incredibly fun combat to the battle royale game. From Luke Skywalker to Mace Windu, some of the most well known lightsabers from the franchise have made the rounds in the game. Although the leaks haven’t specified whether the returning lightsabers belong to major characters or not, aStar Warsday celebration just wouldn’t feel complete without the weapon.
Additions to Fortnite’s New Modes
So far, there is only a short teaser trailer revealing the event, but it does at least give some insight into what’s to come once May 3 hits. The trailer made it clear that theStar Warsevent wouldn’t just be coming to the battle royale mode, but other modes as well.
Thanks to the addition of LEGO Fortnite and Fortnite Festival that were introduced at the beginning of Chapter 5, thisStar Warsevent is set to be the biggest yet forFortnite. There has already been speculation aboutChewbacca coming toLEGO Fortnite, thanks to the official LEGO Twitter account stoking the fires of the rumor mill. Star Wars' iconic music could also make for some must-play tracks within Fortnite Festival.
Chapter 5 ofFortnitehas been filled with some great crossovers, andStar Warsis just the cherry on top. With only a few weeks untilFortnite’s newestStar Warsevent goes live, only time will tell what exciting new features the crossover will bring. The potential to live out one’s Jedi and Sith fantasies again is thrilling, giving fans a great reason to mark down May 3 on their calendars.
