As of May 22, 2025, the latest major update for Fortnite is v35.00, launched on May 2, 2025, marking the commencement of Chapter 6 Season 3: Galactic Battle. This season introduces a comprehensive Star Wars theme, bringing new locations, characters, weapons, and gameplay mechanics to the Fortnite universe.UpdateCrazy+2Sportskeeda+2The Times of India+2
🌌 Galactic Battle Season Highlights
- Star Wars-Themed Locations: Explore new Points of Interest (POIs) such as the First Order Base, Resistance Base, Outpost Enclave, and Vader Samurai’s Solitude.UpdateCrazy
- Force Abilities & Lightsabers: Train with holograms of characters like Rey, Emperor Palpatine, and Darth Vader to acquire unique Force powers and lightsabers.UpdateCrazy
- Mythic Bosses: Challenge formidable foes like Captain Phasma and Darth Vader Samurai to earn exclusive rewards.UpdateCrazy+1The Times of India+1
- Pilotable Vehicles: Take control of iconic spacecraft, including TIE Fighters and X-Wings, for aerial combat.
- Star Wars Battle Pass: Unlock characters such as Poe Dameron, Wookiee Team Leader, Emperor Palpatine, and General Grievous through the Battle Pass available from May 2 to June 7.UpdateCrazy
- Live Event – Death Star Sabotage: Participate in a climactic in-game event on June 7, culminating the season’s narrative.UpdateCrazy
🛠️ Recent Patch – v4.67 (May 6, 2025)
A subsequent update, v4.67, was released on May 6, 2025, focusing on bug fixes and performance improvements:UpdateCrazy
- Emote Fixes: Resolved issues where built-in emotes were not playing correctly in Creative and UEFN experiences.UpdateCrazy+1UpdateCrazy+1
- Quest UI Corrections: Addressed problems with quest progress tracking, ensuring accurate updates.
- Rocket Racing Adjustments: Fixed display errors related to ranked rewards’ preview icons.UpdateCrazy+1UpdateCrazy+1
- Save the World Enhancements: Implemented fixes to prevent players from getting stuck during missions and improved the functionality of specific abilities.UpdateCrazy+1UpdateCrazy+1
🧠 Innovative Feature – AI-Powered Darth Vader NPC
Fortnite has introduced an AI-driven Darth Vader NPC, allowing players to engage in voice interactions. This feature utilizes advanced AI technology to provide dynamic conversations, enhancing immersion. To maintain appropriateness, the system includes filters to block unsuitable language and topics.as.com+1Polygon+1
📱 Fortnite Returns to iOS
After a nearly five-year hiatus due to legal disputes, Fortnite has returned to the iOS App Store in the United States as of May 21, 2025. This reinstatement follows a court ruling favoring Epic Games, allowing the use of alternative payment systems within apps. Players can now download Fortnite on iOS devices and enjoy the latest content, including the Galactic Battle season.as.com+3The Verge+3economictimes.indiatimes.com+3The Verge+2washingtonpost.com+2economictimes.indiatimes.com+2UpdateCrazy+2The Times of India+2The Times of India+2
Upcoming Content
Looking ahead, players can anticipate:
- May 22: Introduction of Mandalorian characters and themed content.The Times of India
- May 29: Launch of the Star Destroyer Bombardment event.Sportskeeda
- June 7: The Death Star Sabotage live event, concluding the Galactic Battle season.
