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Fortnite Star Wars Day welcomes back Lightsabers, unveils new Quests and more in patch v20.30.
Fortnite Star Wars Day is here just in time for the annual May 4th celebration. Epic Games initially partnered with the legendary film franchise in 2019 to promote Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The two parties collaborated again in 2020 but skipped 2021 entirely. Today, Lightsabers and Stormtrooper Blasters returned in Chapter 3 Season 2, for players to enjoy.
The Star Wars Day collaboration starts now and concludes on May 17th. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest update.
The Jedi’s Weapon & E-11 Blaster exit the Vault for Star Wars Day
In case it’s not clear —Lightsabers are back!As a result, players that queue into Fortnite following patch v20.30 will find various colored weapons reflecting the Jedi Master or Sith Lord who wielded it. The statistics are the same across the board. Regardless, Lightsabers provide a fun dynamic to the typical Battle Royale landscape.
Here is a list of famous Star Wars Lightsabers you will find in-game:
Beyond Lightsabers, the famous E-11 Blaster has also made its triumphant return. you may acquire this weapon from Chests, on the ground or by exchanging Gold Bars with Imperial Stormtrooper NPCs on the Island.
Complete Star Wars Day Quests to Earn Empire Banner
Epic Games revealed a set of quests alongside theFortnite Star Wars Day celebration. Like the event itself, these challenges are available to complete from May 3rd until May 17th. After finishing five tasks, you can unlock the Empire Banner (pictured above).
Here is a list of the Fortnite Star Wars Day quests:
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Iconic Skins to Return for Star Wars Day
It wouldn’t be a true Fortnite x Star Wars collaboration without cosmetic outfits. The Battle Royale title has seen many recognizable characters become playable in the game. These skins returned ahead of May 4th except for Battle Pass-exclusive The Mandalorian.
Here are all the characters you may purchase via the Item Shop until May 17th:
Other Notable Updates in Patch v20.30
There is more toFortnite’s latest updatebeyond Star Wars Day—everything from map changes to new funding efforts.
Shotguns Rebalanced in Patch v20.30
Fortnite Star Wars Day brought some changes to every Shotgun this season. Headshot damage has increased across the board. Furthermore, Epic adjusted the maximum damage statistic.
Here are the stat adjustments per Epic’s blog post:
Fortnite patch v20.30 is the most robust updateof the season thus far. Jump into a match and experience everything starting today!
