Summary
A freshFortniteleak has revealed that anotherStar Warsevent will soon be coming to the game. While further info on the latest crossover with the legendary sci-fi media juggernaut remains scant, a reputableFortniteleaker has confirmed that the event will include at least one new cosmetic.
Epic Games' popular free-to-play title has expanded itself beyond the Battle Royale mode that it became famous for in recent months, with the addition of varied gameplay experiences like the crafting-survival ofLEGO Fortniteand high-speed racing inRocket Racing.Battle Royale still serves asFortnite’s bread and butter, however, with the recentv29.10 update bringing back the Hand Cannon, otherwise known as the Deagle.
News of an apparentStar Warsleak comes from reputableFortniteleaker ShiinaBR, who has taken to Twitter to post what information they have on the event. According to the leaker, a new Mandalorian vehicle skin will be included as part ofFortnite’s nextStar Warsevent, though it doesn’t mention anything specific about it. The skin will, however, be available in bothFortniteandRocket League, and is expected to arrive on May 4, also known as Star Wars Day. If last year’sStar Warsvehicle skins forRocket Leagueare any indication, fans can expect something amazing.
Star Warshas an ever-increasing presence withinFortnite, or at least as of late.FortniteChapter 4 Season 4 featured Ahsoka Tano as the featured skin for its Battle Pass, and later brought back Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Luke Skywalker to the shop.Star Warsfans have also been creating content from the franchise on their own, with one prolificLEGO Fortniteplayer building an impressive Death Staras well as a Star Destroyer.
Star Wars Day andFortnite
Considering the history ofStar WarsDay in recent years, it’s likely that variousStar Warsweapons will make a return toFortnite, including blasters and lightsabers. However, fans can likely expect some kind of announcements or reveals for otherStar Warsgames on May 4, with at least a half-dozen games based on the IP currently in active development. OlderStar Warstitles will likely be on sale, making it a great time for fans to nab some games for their catalog.
While the prospect of freshStar Warscontent inFortniteis certainly exciting, it isn’t the only franchise from outer space landing into the game.Fortnitejust released aGuardians of the GalaxyPack, which includes three skins including Drax, Mantis, and Groot, along with Back Blings and Pickaxes for each.
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