Fortnite and Star Wars have been collaborating once a yearly basis for a long time now whenever May the Fourth rolls around. So, fans always expect to see some form of Star Wars content during this time of the year. However, 2025 could be bigger than ever as rumors and leaks indicate that the upcoming season could be entirely Star Wars-themed.

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Star Wars x Fortnite has seen many iconic characters from the galaxy far, far away come to the famous Battle Royale.

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Epic Games has confirmed that it will be participating in the Star Wars Celebration event taking place in Japan, and it has also made it clear that a special announcement will be revealed during their panel. Gamers who want to know more about the Star Wars content coming to Fortnite, as well as the expected live event, can get more information here.

UPDATE: The Death Star did not appear in the sky. However, Daigo's Portal Beam has entered it fifth stage. It could appear following the Star Wars livestream later today.

When Does the Death Star Live Event Start in Fortnite?

What Will Happen During the Live Event in Fortnite?

Fortnite may be getting a Star Wars mini-season.

According to leakers ShiinaBR and HYPEX, a Fortnite live will take place today, April 19, at 9 AM PDT / 12 AM EDT / 5 PM WEST. At the moment, it is unknown if it will be a major event, but leaks suggest that the Death Star will appear in the sky during the live event, which is bound to be an impressive view.

If gamers want to make sure they don't miss it, then they should get into a match 3 to 5 minutes before the event starts. Since weapons are not disabled during these events, players will want to camp near a safe location or remain high in the sky by immediately opening their glider after leaving the Battle Bus.

Fortnite Star Wars Livestream Start Time

When Is the Fortnite Live Stream?

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Fortnite is making a special announcement during the Star Wars Celebration in Japan, and gamers can tune into the livestream to see what's coming next. It is possible that a teaser or trailer for the next Fortnite Battle Royale season could be shown during the event, but it has not been confirmed.

The Star Wars Celebration livestream starts at 5:30 PM PDT / 8:30 PM EDT on April 19 and at 1:30 AM WEST / 9:30 AM JST. The Fortnite announcement will take place sometime during the stream. Players can watch the livestream on the official Star Wars YouTube page.

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ESRB
T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Developer(s)
Epic Games
Publisher(s)
Epic Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
All platforms (except iOS/Mac)
Cross Save
Via Epic Account
Number of Players
1-4 players (online)
PC Release Date
September 26, 2017
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
November 10, 2020
PS5 Release Date
November 12, 2020
Nintendo Switch Release Date
June 12, 2018
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
June 5, 2025
Genre(s)
Survival, Battle Royale, Shooter, Action, Adventure
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
Local Co-Op Support
1-4 players (certain modes)
X|S Optimized
YES
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