Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3, titled Galactic Battle, is officially live as of May 2, 2025. The update brings an exciting Star Wars theme to the game, featuring iconic characters, new locations, and an all-new Battle Pass to explore. Players are now able to dive into this intergalactic adventure with new Star Wars-inspired POIs, a blaster-packed loot pool, and exclusive skins. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest season.
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 – Key Highlights
Start Time and Downtime
The servers went live at 7AM ET / 12PM BST / 4AM PT on May 2, following a five-hour downtime. This allowed players to get ready for the Galactic Battle season and explore the new Star Wars content. With the downtime over, Fortnite is now available for players worldwide.
Star Wars-Inspired Battle Pass and New Skins
The main attraction this season is the Star Wars-themed Battle Pass, which introduces several iconic skins and characters. Here’s a quick rundown of the skins available:
- Darth Sidious
- Rebel Evie
- Poe Dameron
- General Grievous
- Wookiee Team Leader
Additionally, players can look forward to General Grievous as a bonus skin, which will be available on May 15, 2025.
New Points of Interest (POIs) on the Map
As part of the Galactic Battle season, Fortnite’s map has been updated with four new major POIs:
- Vader Samurai’s Solitude – A new mini-boss encounter with Vader Samurai.
- Resistance Base – Set amidst a forest, featuring the Millennium Falcon.
- Outpost Enclave – A rebel base resembling Tatooine.
- First Order Base – A Stormtrooper-infested location.
The Return of Vader Samurai
Fans of Vader Samurai will be thrilled to know that this mini-boss returns to the game. Players can face him at Vader Samurai’s Solitude, which is located in the southwestern corner of the new map.
A New Loot Pool Focused on Blasters
This season, Fortnite introduces a blaster-based loot pool in place of traditional weapons. Here’s a list of available blasters:
- DL-44 Blaster Pistol
- CR-2 Heavy Blaster (SMG)
- ACP Scatter Blaster
- DLT-19 Blaster Rifle
- IQA-11 Marksman Blaster Rifle
- DC-15 Heavy Blaster Rifle (unvaulted)
- E-11 Blaster (First Order standard issue)
- Lightsabers
- Thermal Imploder (Grenade)
Additionally, Force Lightning is introduced, which can be acquired by heading through a portal to speak with the Emperor.
Live Event Schedule and Ongoing Updates
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 will include weekly updates with new content. The upcoming events in the season are as follows:
- Imperial Takeover – May 2, 2025
- Tales of the Underworld (episodes 1 and 2) – 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
Live Coverage of the Galactic Battle
Stay tuned to live coverage of the Fortnite Galactic Battle season, as new updates drop every week. As new Force abilities and POIs emerge, I’ll be keeping you updated with live impressions and news from the Fortnite Galactic Battle universe.
Additional Exciting Features
X-Wing Piloting: The new season also allows players to pilot X-Wings and participate in dogfights with their squadmates. Co-pilots can control turrets, offering additional firepower during aerial battles.
Mythic Weapons and Power-ups: Take on the First Order Base and defeat Captain Phasma to earn her Mythic F-11D Blaster and Phasma’s Blaster Medallion, which enhances your blaster’s cooldown time. Additionally, check out the eAT-eAT food court, where you can collect healing items and explore AT-ATs.
New Force Powers and Star Wars Characters
This season also introduces new Force Powers, including Force Push, Force Lightning, and Force Saber Throw. You’ll be able to train with characters like Rey, Emperor Palpatine, and Vader Samurai to learn these new powers.
Also, Mace Windu will join the Fortnite roster, bringing his purple lightsaber and Force Pull ability to the game.
Darth Jar-Jar has also made his way into Fortnite’s storyline, although he isn’t part of the main Battle Pass. His inclusion brings some fun to the overall narrative of the season.
Grab a Free Sith Skin Before the Season Ends
Players can earn a free First Order Stormtrooper skin by connecting their Epic Games account with MyDisney. The offer is available until August 31, 2025.
Conclusion
With Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3: Galactic Battle officially live, there’s never been a better time to dive into the Star Wars universe. The new skins, blaster-based loot pool, updated POIs, and exciting live events make this a must-play season for Fortnite fans.