“Fortnite” will launch its biggest Star Wars-themed season yet with the May 2 release of “Galactic Battle.” This update will include the popular fan-fiction character Darth Jar Jar.
While “Fortnite” has previously teamed up with Disney-owned Lucasfilm for battle royale seasons featuring Star Wars characters, this five-part season is described by the Epic Games-owned platform as “our most expansive experience” within the galaxy far, far away.
The new Star Wars partnership is the most recent result of Disney’s $1.5 billion investment in “Fortnite” owner Epic, which was made in February 2024. That venture includes game tie-ins
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