Fortnite & Star Wars Day 2024: Skin leaks, Lightsabers, more
Epic Games/LucasfilmA new Star Wars crossover is arriving in Fortnite on Star Wars Day 2024. Here’s all we know about the skin leaks, Lightsabers & more.
Since 2019, Star Wars crossovers have been quite popular in Fortnite among both fans of the iconic franchise and players alike. The first-ever collab took place with the release of Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker and added Rey and Finn skins with mythic Lightsaber weapons in the game.
Ever since then, yearly Star Wars crossovers have taken place in Fortnite, bringing iconic characters like The Mandalorian, Luke Skywalker, Darth Maul, Darth Vader, and more to the game.
However, in 2024, for the fourth time, a new installment of a Star Wars collab has been announced and it right so happens ahead of Star Wars Day before the fourth of May.
Fortnite x Star Wars 2024 trailer & release date
Epic Games released the trailer for the upcoming Star Wars crossover on Fortnite’s X account with the headline, “I’ve got a good feeling about this…”, a classic callback to an iconic line by Han Solo from the franchise.
Alongside the trailer, the release date of the crossover was mentioned which is May 3, 2024, which means the event will arrive just a day before Star Wars Day on May 4th. The trailer also teased that the crossover content would arrive at LEGO Fortnite and Fortnite Festival other than the traditional Battle Royale modes.
Fortnite x Star Wars 2024 collab leaks & teasers
With the release of the ongoing Chapter 5 Season 2, data miners disclosed that various Star Wars-themed items were discovered in the game files and are expected to be released in May. However, with the actual announcement of the impending collaboration, these rumors and leaks become more plausible than before.
According to leaks, the collaboration will include a new mythic weapon dubbed Wookie Bowcaster, cosmetics for Rebel Leia Organa, Death Trooper, and Chewbacca, the unvaulting of Lightsabers and Force Abilities, and new LEGO Fortnite content.
However, in a post on April 25, 2024, LEGO Fortnite officially teased the Chewbacca skin that will be arriving in Fortnite. The teaser also contains icons on the top right that depict the Resistance, Star Wars blasters, and a Star Wars charm that will be added to the LEGO mode.
The same was also announced by the official Fortnite X account on April 29 with a Wookie Bowcaster weapon that will also be added to the loot pool. The teaser image also confirmed that Stormtrooper bases from Chapter 3 will be added back to the island.
LEGO Fortnite has confirmed Lightsabers are coming to the mode in a teaser on April 28, which was widely expected by the Fortnite community as these are annually vaulted for Star Wars Day in the main Battle Royale mode.
However, this was not all. If you look closely you will see Epic has teased two Rebel Alliance items in the background, which are set to also be added as part of this year’s collab.
Fortnite Festival has revealed Lando Calrissian will also be added to Fortnite on Star Wars Day, as they teased the skin and a brand-new Star Wars-themed instrument. Lando’s skin features his iconic hair, mustache and long cape.
Furthermore, it has been revealed that John Williams’ Cantina Band will arrive in Fortnite Festival on May 3, 2024, as part of a collaboration with the game’s musical mode. A Rocket Racing race track and a Star Wars-themed car have also leaked.
However, Epic is still keeping things under wraps, with users anticipating more information to be disclosed within the next few days as we get closer to Star Wars Day.
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