Fortnite Star Wars event 2024: Start date and confirmed skins

And if you're worried you've missed it, fear not – the Star Wars events aren't secluded to May the 4th. In fact, some of them go on for quite a while.

So what new Jedi material is coming to the Fortnite world? When did it start, and when does it end? Let's take a closer look at the Fortnite Star Wars event 2024.

When is the Fortnite Star Wars event? 2024 date and start time revealed

The new Fortnite Star Wars event release date is Friday 3rd May 2024, Disney and Epic games have confirmed.

This means that the 2024 Fortnite Star Wars event will be will under way in time for May the 4th (be with you), a celebrated day in the Lucasfilm franchise's fandom.

It has been confirmed that the Fortnite Star Wars event start time in the UK will be 2pm on 3rd May 2024, after you have downloaded the v29.40 update.

Expect to be downloading that update for a while, as there's a lot of new Star Wars-themed content in it among other fixes and whatnot.

This will give players something fresh to enjoy while they wait for the next Fortnite season.

What are the new Fortnite Star Wars skins?

The 2024 Fortnite Star Wars event includes a bunch of new skins, not least Dagobah Luke, Lando Calrissian, and Chewbacca!

Here is the full list of confirmed Star Wars skins included in the crossover event and how to get them (thanks, official Fortnite website!):

New Star Wars skins in Fortnite (all have LEGO Fortnite versions):

• Dagobah Luke | Buy from the item shop
• Lando Calrissian | Buy from the item shop
• AWR Trooper | Buy from the item shop
• Chewbacca | Unlock by purchasing the new LEGO Pass Premium Track upgrade (1,400 V-Bucks)

Returning Star Wars outfits in Fortnite (all can be bought from the in-game shop):

• Original Trilogy era:
  • Boba Fett
  • Han Solo
  • Imperial Stormtrooper
  • Leia Organa
• New Trilogy era:
  • Finn
  • Kylo Ren
  • Rey
  • Sith Trooper
  • Zorii Bliss

What's more, a few Star Wars outfits (and loads of other non-Star Wars skins) are getting LEGO variants. The Star Wars ones getting LEGO looks are Darth Vader, Krrsantan and Mandalorian.

You can find the list of all the others on the official Fortnite website.

Finally, the Beskar Car Body is being added to the game, along with the Beskar Bundle which includes a bunch of different colour wheels and decals, too. This new car can be used across all Fortnite modes and even in Rocket League.

What else is in the Fortnite Star Wars event?

It's not just new and returning skins in the Fortnite Star Wars event this year. There's something going on across all modes in the game, with new features and items aplenty in Battle Royale and LEGO Fortnite, especially.

Fortnite Star Wars event: What's happening in Battle Royale?

Chewbacca and his Bowcaster are on the island. You'll find Chewie at a specific Imperial Roadblock (he's at a different one each match) and it's up to you to rescue him.

Once you have saved the legendary Wookiee, he will give you his Wookiee Bowcaster as a weapon to use! You'll also be able to find them within Imperial Chests at Imperial Roadblocks.

Two more iconic weapons are in Battle Royale, too: Darth Vader's Lightsaber and E-11 Blasters. You'll find Vader's Lightsaber equipped to the big bad himself inside the Lambda Shuttle. Defeat him to earn his Lightsaber.

The E-11 Blasters are held by the Stormtroopers and can be looted from Imperial Chests at Vader's landing sites.

Finally, a list of Star Wars Quests will be available to complete during the event up until it ends on 14th May at 2pm here in the UK (9am ET for those in the USA). Complete ten of these quests to unlock the AWR Pack Back Bling.

What's new in the LEGO Fortnite Star Wars event?

In one of the largest updates to LEGO Fortnite yet, the Star Wars crossover means big business thanks to the introduction of the buildable Rebel Village location, LEGO Pass: Rebel Adventure, and many new items.

The v29.40 update is bringing with it a whole new Star Wars-themed island that will stick around in LEGO Fortnite indefinitely.

On this island, a pair of Macrobinoculars will show you to the Rebel Village. It's your job to help build it up to become the new Rebel Headquarters. You level it up by completing objectives and constructing new Rebel buildings.

You'll use Lightsabers, the Bowcaster, DL-44 Blasters, E-11 Blasters and the Thermal Detonator to take down opponents – craft them all apart from the Lightsaber at the new Rebel Workbench with Plastoid and Durasteel.

To unlock your Lightsaber, you need to help the Rebels build up their Village.

Finally, we have the separate LEGO Pass: Rebel Adventure. This has a free and premium track. Purchase the premium track for 1,400 V-Bucks and you'll unlock the Chewbacca skin instantly (both LEGO and regular Fortnite versions).

All of its rewards aren't exclusive to the pass, and they might be available to purchase from the in-game shop at some other time.

Complete the Pass's Quests to earn Studs. The more Studs you earn, the more you unlock from the Pass.

The LEGO Pass: Rebel Adventure will be available to purchase and complete up until 23rd July 2024 at 1pm UK time (8am ET in the USA).

Fortnite Festival Star Wars event

The Mos Eisley Cantina setting is coming to the Fortnite Festival Jam Stage on 3rd May.

Complete seven Fortnite Festival Star Wars Quests and you'll unlock the Seven-string Hallikset Guitar.

All of the above will all be available in Fortnite Festival until 14th May at 2pm here in the UK (9am ET in the USA).

You can also purchase and play through the new Jam Track, Cantina Band (you're already humming along). You'll also be able to buy the Endorian Drum Kit and Nalargon Keytar, too.

Rocket Racing Star Wars event

The Star Wars event in Rocket Racing brings with it two separate sets of Quests.

Complete seven Star Wars Quests in Rocket Racing to unlock a Battle Pass Level Up and 14 to unlock the Energy Binders Trail.

Complete four May the Fourth Quests to unlock Anakin's Podracer Decal and complete eight to unlock the Darth Maul Decal.

Both sets of Rocket Racing Star Wars Quests will be available to complete until 21st May at 2am in the UK. For those in the USA, they'll be available to complete until 9pm ET on 20th May.

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