Fortnite’s biggest event of 2025 is happening in a galaxy not-so-far away – and the countdown has officially begun.
The Star Wars x Fortnite Galactic Battle Season launches May 2, but here’s the real question on every player’s mind:
When exactly can you jump in?
Mark Your Calendar: May 2 at 10am ET
The Star Wars: Galactic Battle event goes LIVE on Friday, May 2 at 10am ET / 7am PT. That’s when Fortnite’s Watch Party Island opens to players across the world, letting you:
- Watch two full episodes of Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld in-game
- Battle with lightsabers and blasters
- Take on waves of Stormtroopers
- Explore a brand-new Battle Royale map themed entirely around Star Wars
This is the first time a Disney+ series is premiering inside a game – and it’s only viewable in Fortnite before it drops on streaming May 4.
How to Access It
To join the event:
- Update Fortnite before May 2
- Head to the Watch Party Island tab at launch time (10am ET)
- Bring friends – it’s built for group play
- Want a reward? Link your Epic Games and MyDisney accounts for a free First Order Stormtrooper outfit
Why Everyone’s Watching This Launch
This isn’t just another limited-time Fortnite skin drop, it’s a full-blown Battle Royale season entirely based on Star Wars. You’ll be able to:
- Play as Darth Jar Jar, Emperor Palpatine, and others
- Pilot TIE Fighters and X-Wings
- Participate in a finale called “Death Star Sabotage” – an in-game live event scheduled to close the season
It’s the most expansive Fortnite collab ever – and the first to include both gameplay and storytelling.
TL;DR
- Launch Time: May 2, 2025 at 10am ET
- Where: Fortnite’s Watch Party Island
- What: Gameplay, free outfits, and an exclusive early premiere of Tales of the Underworld
So whether you’re logging in for the Star Wars premiere, chasing that free Stormtrooper outfit, or just itching to wield a lightsaber in Battle Royale, May 2 at 10am ET is when it all begins. With exclusive content, playable villains, and in-game cinematic moments, Fortnite’s Galactic Battle isn’t just a collab, it’s a full-blown experience. Miss it, and you’ll definitely feel the disturbance in the Force.
