Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3, titled “Galactic Battle”, launched on May 2, 2025, introducing an expansive Star Wars-themed experience. This season transforms the Fortnite island with new locations, characters, weapons, and gameplay mechanics inspired by the iconic franchise.Tracker.gg+11Polygon+11TechRadar+11The Verge
🌌 New Map Locations
Explore four major Star Wars Points of Interest (POIs):esports.gg
- First Order Base: A fortified mountain stronghold featuring a TIE fighter hangar.Beebom
- Resistance Base: A concealed underground facility housing X-Wings and essential gear.esports.gg+3Beebom+3TechRadar+3
- Outpost Enclave: A bustling smuggler hub reminiscent of Tatooine, complete with a parked Sandcrawler.The Economic Times+3Beebom+3TechRadar+3
- Vader Samurai’s Solitude: A secluded area where players can confront a samurai-themed Darth Vader.The Verge
⚔️ Weapons & Force Abilities
The season introduces iconic Star Wars weaponry and powers:Destructoid+3esports.gg+3Diario AS+3
- Lightsabers: Wield various lightsabers, including those of Rey, Mace Windu, and Darth Maul.esports.gg+1The Verge+1
- Blasters: Utilize weapons like the DC-15 Heavy Blaster Rifle, E-11 Blaster, and F-11D Blaster.esports.gg
- Force Abilities: Acquire powers such as Force Push, Force Lightning, and Saber Throw by interacting with holograms of characters like Rey and Emperor Palpatine.esports.gg+1The Verge+1
👤 Battle Pass Skins
Unlock a range of Star Wars-themed skins through the Battle Pass:Polygon+1TechRadar+1
- Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious)
- Poe Dameron
- General Grievous
- Wookiee Team Leader
- Rebel Evie
Additional skins, including Darth Jar Jar, Mace Windu, and Captain Phasma, are expected to debut later in the season.TechRadar+3Polygon+3Diario AS+3
🚀 Vehicles & Events
Experience new gameplay elements:Wikipedia+1YouTube+1
- Flyable Vehicles: Pilot iconic ships like the X-Wing and TIE Fighter.
- Mandalorian Allies: Starting May 22, recruit Mandalorian units—Heavy, Scout, Supply, or Medic—to assist in battles.Epic Games’ Fortnite
- Live Event Finale: Engage in a climactic in-game event on June 7, confronting Emperor Palpatine aboard the Death Star.The Verge+1The Economic Times+1
🎁 Free Rewards
Players can obtain a First Order Stormtrooper outfit for free by linking their Epic Games account with a MyDisney account before August 31, 2025.Wikipedia+2Polygon+2The Verge+2
📺 In-Game Series Premiere
Watch the debut episodes of the animated series “Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld” within Fortnite, focusing on the narratives of Star Wars villains.
