Just about anything is possible in Fortnite, which is why it’s no surprise Jar Jar Binks looks a little different in the newly revealed Fortnite trailer, which debuted at Star Wars Celebration Japan, and fans are about to get an early look at Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld through a new island in the popular game.
With both launching ahead of Star Wars Day, be among the first to view the first two episodes of the new Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld animated series, exclusive to the Star Wars Watch Party island in Fortnite for the first 48 hours before it hits Disney+! Plus, you can play fun mini games on the Star Wars-themed island in-game. Also starting April 29, connect your Epic and MyDisney accounts to earn a First Order Stormtrooper outfit just in time for the Fortnite: Galactic Battle season featuring Darth Jar Jar and other fan-favorites launching on May 2.
That’s right. Long time fan-favorite Darth Jar Jar will soon be making his way into the world of Fortnite, Sith lightning crackling from those long Gungan fingers.
Recently announced on the Star Wars Celebration LIVE! Stage, Fortnite: Galactic Battle is an all-new collaboration between Star Wars and Fortnite launching on May 2, 2025.
Ahmed Best, known for his portrayal of Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and Jedi Master Kelleran Beq in The Mandalorian, was on stage to help announce the new collaboration and introduce a brand-new trailer complete with some major reveals like Darth Jar Jar, piloable X-wings and TIE fighters, and the new in-game Force ability, Force Lightning.
Best is a fan of gaming and Fortnite in particular, which he enjoys playing with his son. Best shared his excitement for seeing a beloved Star Wars character like Darth Jar Jar be brought to life for the first time in games and put right into the hands of players and fans.
Rolling out as a new Battle Royale Season in Fortnite, Galactic Battle begins May 2 and is a five-part saga where players will experience new Star Wars gameplay every week through early June.
Players can expect a number of surprises from across every established Star Wars era including:
- A Star Wars-themed Battle Pass featuring iconic characters like Emperor Palpatine, General Grievous, and mashups like Wookiee Cuddle Team Leader as seen on stage at Star Wars Celebration Japan
- All-new Item Shop offerings including Mace Windu
- The ability to pilot and co-pilot X-wings and TIE fighters
- Themed map locations
And so much more to come!
Each week will have a different overarching theme:
- 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 five-part saga will lead up to an in-game narrative live event that will surely have players feeling like they’ve got the fate of the whole galaxy in their hands.
To wrap up the announcement on the Celebration LIVE! Stage, a group of Wookiee Team Leader cosplayers, also seen later in the day roaming the convention floor, joined Best on stage to celebrate the moment.
Fortnite: Galactic Battle starts on May 2.
