The impending Fortnite and Star Wars crossover is stirring excitement as hints suggest the inclusion of a long-awaited character, Chewbacca, possibly as a cosmetic item. Over the years, Fortnite has been marking May the Fourth with in-game celebrations. In 2023, Epic Games upped the ante with a major Star Wars collaboration event dubbed Find the Force, complete with themed cosmetic rewards and quests.
The announcement of this year's Star Wars Fortnite event has recently surfaced. Gamers can anticipate the next May the Fourth extravaganza to launch on May 3. A teaser from Fortnite Festival hinted at the arrival of the Cantina Band track as an in-game jam track and emote, leaving players curious about the upcoming content. Dataminers are diligently piecing together clues, although concrete details remain scarce. As the event date approaches, more revelations are expected. For now, enthusiasts are left to speculate based on the limited information available.
In response to the collaboration teaser, the official LEGO account playfully reacted to Fortnite with 'excited Wookiee noises.' This led to immediate player speculation regarding a potential Wookie skin or the rumored Wookie Bowcaster mythic weapon. When a fan inquired about 'Chewbacca Conformed!?!', LEGO's response of 'Conformed' strongly hints at the likelihood of a Chewbacca skin debuting during the Star Wars event, enabling fans to embody their favorite character alongside a Wookie Bowcaster.
Anticipated Offerings from the Star Wars x Fortnite Collaboration in 2024
The return of Star Wars staples like force abilities and lightsaber melee weapons to Fortnite appears probable with the upcoming collaboration. While the event's scale remains uncertain, it may not match the extensive content of the Find the Force event, allowing players time to regroup post the Avatar event.
Set to commence on May 3, the Star Wars collaboration coincides with the conclusion of the Avatar: The Last Airbender Elements event, ensuring gamers have a wealth of engaging activities for the rest of Chapter 5 Season 2.