When is the Fortnite x Star Wars Collaboration Coming Out?

Fortnite's latest collaboration with Star Wars goes live on May 2.
Fortnite's latest collaboration with Star Wars goes live on May 2. / Image courtesy of Epic Games

Fans eager to explore the upcoming Star Wars x Fortnite collaboration will not have to wait much longer.

Star Wars characters, weapons, and cosmetics dominated Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3. Stormtroopers guarded Imperial Docking Bays, Lightsabers flooded out of every chest, and Darth Vader was the Tier 100 Battle Pass skin.

Now, as Star Wars Day approaches, Fortnite is bringing back the iconic franchise to the Battle Royale. After a successful crossover with Attack on Titan, the game aims to introduce even more changes to Chapter 4 Season 2.

So, when is Star Wars coming to Fortnite?

When is the Fortnite x Star Wars Collaboration Coming Out?

The Fortnite x Star Wars Collaboration comes out tomorrow, May 2. An Anakin Skywalker skin, confirmed by Epic Games, will be available for purchase in the Item Shop.

According to reliable Fortnite leaker ShiinaBR, the update will also include new Mythic weapons and a new Blaster to join the E-11 Blaster. Lightsabers will also allegedly make their return, joining the Kinetic Blade as another deadly melee weapon.

Fans can expect another Star Wars skin in the Item Shop as well. With promises of a large update, Anakin Skywalker will not be the only character making their Fortnite debut. There should also be new themed quests for players to complete to earn extra XP and rewards.