Fortnite x Star Wars: Darth Jar Jar & Galactic Season Launch May 2

Fortnite x Star Wars Season Launches May 2 — Darth Jar Jar, Palpatine & Pilotable Ships Join the Battle

The force is strong in Fortnite this May. Epic Games has officially confirmed that Chapter 6 Season 3, launching May 2, 2025, will be a Star Wars-themed crossover event called Galactic Battle Season — featuring one of the most legendary meme-turned-villains of all time: Darth Jar Jar.

From iconic Jedi and Sith skins to pilotable starfighters and map-wide galactic transformations, this promises to be Fortnite’s biggest Star Wars collaboration yet.

😈 Darth Jar Jar Enters Fortnite Canon

Once a viral meme, Darth Jar Jar is now a reality. Originating from a fan theory that Jar Jar Binks was secretly a Sith Lord, this skin now arrives in Fortnite wielding Force Lightning and a sinister new look.

From Reddit lore to LEGO minifigs — and now to Fortnite — Darth Jar Jar’s transformation into a true dark side menace is complete.

🌌 Confirmed Star Wars Skins in Fortnite Galactic Battle

Shown during the Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 trailer, these characters will be part of the Battle Pass or Item Shop drops:

• 😈 Darth Jar Jar

• 👑 Emperor Palpatine (Sheev)

• 🟣 Mace Windu

• 🛡️ Captain Phasma

• ✈️ Poe Dameron

• 🐻 Chewbacca-Inspired Outfit

• 🛡️ Customizable Mandalorian Armor

• 🛸 Pilotable X-Wings & TIE Fighters

🎟️ Players can unlock them via a special Star Wars Battle Pass or purchase individual cosmetics in the shop.

🗓️ Fortnite Star Wars Season Update Schedule

Instead of one big drop, the Galactic Battle Season will unfold across five themed chapters, each focused on a major Star Wars event or faction:

🔚 The season is expected to conclude by June 14, 2025.

🗺️ Map Overhaul & Galaxy-Wide Surprises

The Fortnite map will transform to reflect the Star Wars galaxy — including:

• ⭐ Themed POIs based on Star Destroyers, Jedi temples, and desert cantinas

• 🧭 Star Wars-era content from the prequels, OT, sequels, and TV shows

• 🧨 Potential mid-season events, quests, and cinematic sequences

Epic teased “surprises from every era” — so more skins and ships are almost guaranteed.

📌 TL;DR – Fortnite x Star Wars: Galactic Battle Season

• 🗓️ Launch Date: May 2, 2025

• 😈 Main Highlight: Darth Jar Jar skin becomes Fortnite canon

• ✈️ Pilotable vehicles: X-Wings, TIE Fighters

• 🎟️ Special Battle Pass includes multiple Star Wars skins

• 📅 5 update chapters through June 7, ending June 14

• 🗺️ Map overhaul + content from every Star Wars trilogy