The next Fortnite battle pass takes us to the Star Wars universe
And the villains will have a strong presence, as demonstrated by the presence of Jar Jar Binks

- April 28, 2025
- Updated: April 28, 2025 at 10:51 AM

Epic Games has announced a new battle pass for Fortnite centered around the Star Wars universe, titled Galactic Empire. This exciting content, which includes iconic characters such as General Grievous, Poe Dameron, and Emperor Palpatine, will be available starting May 2, marking the beginning of Season 3 of Chapter 6 of the popular video game.
A battle pass full of great villains
The battle pass will include several new features, such as new skins, including a Chewbacca costume for a woman and a completely new skin that will incorporate accessories from the saga, such as a blaster and a lightsaber. Additionally, characters have been mentioned in previews, such as Darth Jar Jar and Mace Windu, who will likely be available in the store as additional purchases.
In addition to the new Star Wars content, Fortnite has revealed significant updates to its map. Players will be able to explore new locations, including a First Order Base, a Resistance Base, and Vader’s Samurai Sanctuary, adding more depth to the gameplay dynamics.
In an exciting news for console fans, Fortnite will be one of the launch titles for the new Nintendo Switch 2, which is set to be released on June 5 at a price of 480 euros. This positions Fortnite as a key attraction for new users of the platform.
Fortnite players and collectors will undoubtedly be eager to dive into the Star Wars content and explore the new additions to the game, which promises to keep Fortnite’s popularity in the competitive video game market.
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