A Galaxy Far Far Away is coming toFortniteyet again, as a careful glance through the game files reveals that a fewStar Warscharacters will be featuring asFortniteskins in the famous online shooter. The recentUpdate 24.20 addedAttack on Titancontent toFortnite, allowing players to unlock Eren Yeager, Captain Levi, and Mikasa Ackermann as part of Chapter 4, Season 2. In addition to cosmetics, the update introduced several items inspired byAttack on Titan, and the expectation is that the upcomingStar Warscontent will do the same.Star Warshas been a frequent crossover partner forFortniteover the years, famously announcing Palpatine’s return through a specialFortniteevent that ran close to the premiere ofEpisode IX. From Darth Vader to Boba Fett, from stormtrooper blaster rifles to Jedi lightsabers,Fortnitecertainly doesn’t lack inStar Warscosmetics. But for such a long-lived brand filled to the brim with rich lore and diverse characters, there’s always something new to be added, especially when one considers theStar Warscontent coming in 2023.RELATED:Fortnite: How to Find the Jaeger’s Family BasementFortnite insider and dataminer ShiinaBR shared that the two upcoming skins were codenamed CirrusVine and PlotTwist, with a follow-up tweet explaining that they weren’t yet sure which specificStar Warscharacters were set to make theirFortnitedebut. Both skins feature a back bling, pickaxe, glider, and wrap, with PlotTwist also coming with an emote. Given theimpending release ofStar Wars: Jedi Survivor, as well as the finale ofThe MandalorianSeason 3, there are several expected options that the crossover will introduce.
Namely, it is speculated that the two upcoming characters will beCal Kestis from theStar Wars: Jediseries, as well as either Moff Gideon or Grand Admiral Thrawn to generate excitement for theAhsokaseries coming in August 2023. It is important to remember that Fortnite has made no official reveals yet, meaning that these characters haven’t been confirmed to feature in the crossover.
Fortniteshifted to Unreal Engine 5 in Chapter 4, and Season 2 continues to utilize its technology to bring theCyberpunk 2077inspired MEGA City to life. Stunning visuals, a steady stream of content, and a tried-and-true content loop have keptFortniterelevant, and its popularity still remains a source of envy for its competitors. Though it’s too soon to tell what Season 3 will bring to Fortnite, for now players can look towards May 4 as the most likely release date of theseStar Warsmystery cosmetics.
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