The next Star Wars-themed season of Fortnite has been officially announced, launching on May 2, 2025. The “Galactic Battle Season” marks an extraordinary collaboration that will feature one of the most surprising character additions: Darth Jar Jar. This unexpected inclusion transforms a popular internet theory into an official gaming character.
From fan theory to Fortnite reality
The Darth Jar Jar concept originated from a 2015 Reddit theory suggesting the clumsy Gungan character was actually a secret Sith Lord manipulating events throughout the prequel trilogy. This theory inspired numerous fan creations over the years. Now, the character arrives in Fortnite complete with Force Lightning abilities, remarkably making his official game debut before a standard Jar Jar Binks skin has been released.
Japanese celebration unveils galactic content
At the recent Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Japan, a trailer revealed the upcoming content heading to Fortnite. Players caught glimpses of Emperor Palpatine, Mace Windu, a Mandalorian warrior, and a costumed Chewbacca. The trailer also showcased iconic vehicles including X-Wings and TIE Fighters to enhance the galactic experience.
Battle pass packed with Star Wars treasures
According to a detailed blog post, the battle pass will allow players to unlock character skins including The Emperor and others featured in the trailer. The in-game store will offer additional Star Wars-themed cosmetics, such as the Mace Windu outfit. The game map will transform to showcase iconic locations from across the Star Wars universe, creating an immersive environment for this crossover season.
Characters spanning all Star Wars eras
Players can expect characters from every era of Star Wars to appear during the season. Artwork released after the event confirms that sequel trilogy characters Captain Phasma and Poe Dameron will join the roster as part of the seasonal content.
Weekly chapter schedule through June
The season will unfold across five weekly chapters:
- Imperial Takeover – May 2, 2025
- The Pull of the Force – May 8, 2025
- Mandalorian Rising – May 22, 2025
- Star Destroyer Bombardment – May 29, 2025
- Death Star Sabotage – June 7, 2025
The season is anticipated to conclude around June 14, 2025, with each weekly update expected to introduce more Star Wars content to keep players engaged throughout the experience.