Fortnite Battle Royale is a free-to-play battle royale game mode within the video game Fortnite developed and published by Epic Games. It was first released on September 26, 2017.[1]
Several of its updates have included Star Wars content, beginning with the Fortnite X Star Wars event which occurred between December 14, 2019 and January 7, 2020 to promote Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker.
Plot summary[]
Chapter 2: Season 1 - New World[]
- "At last the work of generations is complete. The great error is corrected. The day of victory is at hand. The day of revenge. The day of the Sith!"
- ―Sheev Palpatine's broadcast
The Zero Point, an enigmatic being and the creator of all realities in the Omniverse, reformed the original Island into a new one after the original was destroyed by a Black Hole. An event is soon held on this new Island at Risky Reels, during which the Millennium Falcon appears. But the Falcon is not alone, as just when it is about to land, a First Order Star Destroyer fleet arrives from hyperspace. The Falcon is pursued by several TIE fighters, but successfully destroys them and lands. The fleet later returns, however, and the Falcon must return to the air to fight them. Darth Sidious sends out a broadcast announcing that it is the "day of the Sith."
Chapter 2: Season 5 - Zero Point[]
- "Landing was a little rough. Better check on the Razor Crest. Hm. Cargo went flying. Better track it down."
- ―The Mandalorian just after crashing on the Island
With the Zero Point left exposed and unstable by severe damage done to The Bridge by Galactus, Loopers are able to escape the the captivity of the Imagined Order. To stop this from happening, Doctor Slone orders Agent Jones to re-enter the Island, stop potential escapees, and re-seal The Bridge. As part of this effort, Jones hires several individuals including the Mandalorian, a bounty hunter from another reality. The Mandalorian arrives via the Razor Crest, but crashes his gunship near the Island's center and loses his cargo. Doing battle with Loopers around the Island, the Mandalorian eventually finds his way to Kit's Cantina.
Chapter 3: Season 2 - Resistance[]
- "Mission failure is not an option."
- ―An unidentified Stormtrooper
The Island is flipped by The Foundation in order to close the Cube Queen's rift to The Last Reality, revealing a new landscape on the other side. Eventually the Imagined Order, still stuck on the other side of the Island, digs their way through and begins their plan to destroy The Loop. To stop them, The Seven rebuild the Mecha Team Leader. Around this same time, a Imperial Star Destroyer appears in the sky, stormtroopers are deployed across the Island, and several Imperial checkpoints are erected. With the Zero Point again exposed, it shifts between realities, offering Agent Jones and The Foundation a glimpse of a lightsaber duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi and his former apprentice, Darth Vader, who has recently joined forces with the Imagined Order.
Chapter 3: Season 3 - Vibin'[]
- "The Relic is in the possession of a "Darth Vader." And our only option is to take it back by force."
- ―AMIE
The Zero Point's exposure leads to the formation of the Reality Tree. The Galactic Empire, this time bringing Dark Lord of the Sith Darth Vader in a Lambda-class shuttle, arrive to the Island for a second time, this time in search of Sith holocron, simply known to the residents of the Island as "the Relic." This leads to The Scientist, a key member of The Seven assisted by his artifical intelligence AMIE, believing that the Holocron's appearance may be the Zero Point trying to communicate. Docking Bays Vega, Alpha, Deimos, Eclipse, and Radar are constructed to accomodate Vader's continued visits to the Island. Vader is defeated by Loopers and throws the Sith holocron into the ocean to avoid it falling into anyone else's hands.
Chapter 3: Season 4 - Paradise[]
- "Do it for the rebellion."
- ―Luke Skywalker
Vader and the Empire return to the Island after the defeat of the Imagined Order and the appearance of the Chrome, but their intentions are not known this time around. Luke Skywalker guides Loopers to take on the Empire in the name of the Rebellion and defeat Vader, Luke's father, once more.
Chapter 4: Season 2 - MEGAメガ[]
- "A new Empire has risen. We must prepare for what's next."
- ―Unknown
After the previous Island's destruction by The Herald, an agent of the Last Reality, a new Island is crafted by the Zero Point from different realities using Zero Fusion. Some time after, clone trooper regiments of the Grand Army of the Republic including the 501st Legion's Torrent Company and the 212th Attack Battalion arrive on the Island and set up Republic checkpoints to root out Separatists, by order of Chancellor Palpatine. Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Maul appear in hologram form to invite Loopers into their reality through Rift Gates and teach them the ways of the Force. The Clone Wars begin, and later Anakin Skywalker turns to the dark side and becomes the fearsome Darth Vader. Order 66 is enacted by Palpatine, who is secretly the Dadk Lord of the Sith Darth Sidious, and the clone trooper regiments across the Island turn hostile on the Loopers.
Chapter 4: Season 4 - Last Resort[]
- "This is a new day. A new beginning."
- ―Ahsoka Tano
Some time passes, and Ahsoka Tano arrives from Seatos via a Rift Gate to teach new Force users. Her hologram can be found throughout the Island, leading Loopers to travel to Seatos and train in the Force.
Chapter 5: Season 2 - Myths & Mortals[]
- "The Emperor will be most pleased."
- ―Darth Vader
Kado Thorne uses a Time Machine to go back to the time of the original Island. Agent Jones is tasked with altering the Black Hole which destroyed it to safely create new realities so that the future Island's inhabitants can take refuge in the before the inevitable collapse of the current and main reality, Reality Zero. Jones causes a second Big Bang which effectively resets the universe and births many new realities, but destroys the Zero Point. The Big Bang creates many new "galaxies," each containing its own set of universes. In one of these galaxies, another new Island by the name of Helios is born, with some of the former Island's peoples being placed there as refugees. The Galactic Empire and Darth Vader arrive to this new Island and blockade several roads throughout it. Chewbacca also arrives to fight back against the Empire's occupation.
Chapter 6: Mini Season 1 - Galactic Battle[]
- "We need all the bravery and skill your planet can provide. Once we start this war, there will be no turning back."
- ―Leia Organa to the Looper
Agent Jones and new companion Hope travel to a different Island by the name of Oninoshima in order to investigate the latter's connection to Pandora's Box. However, Jones and Hope were followed by a shard of the Zero Point, which has unleashed the Demon Warriors. This leads to Jones and Hope allying with Island natives Kendo and Jade. Kendo and Jade's older brother Daigo is obsessed with finding the true leader of the Demon Warriors and enters their homeworld, the Spirit Realm, but is corrupted by the darkness within. Meanwhile, the superweapon known as the Death Star appears in the skies of Oninoshima.
Soon, Imperial Star Destroyers exit hyperspace around the Death Star, which has its sights set on the Island. Emperor Palpatine, aided by an alliance of evil from across time and space which includes the Galactic Empire, the First Order and Darth Vader Samurai and his forces, launches an invasion of the Island. In response, a team of heroes including the Rebellion and Resistance are put together to fight back. The Resistance operates from an underground command center, utilizing X-wing starfighters to combat the Imperial Fleet's TIE fighters. Rey of the Jedi Order and Palpatine of the Sith both make efforts to train Loopers in their ways. Captain Phasma commands the First Order's legion of stormtroopers.
Sensing a disturbance in the Force, Leia Organa and Luke Skywalker arrive to the Island with Han Solo to join the fight. Training efforts on both sides are increased, with Jedi Master Mace Windu and Sith Lord Maul joining the conflict. Chewbacca also arrives soon after to aid the rebellion and is followed by a team of Mandalorians. Loopers gain control of a Star Destroyer and use its turbolaser cannons to bombard the Island below. The conflict ends with the mobilization against the Death Star.
Credits[]
Cast | Uncredited cast | Crew | Uncredited crew | Special thanks |
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Appearances[]
Characters | Organisms | Droid models | Events | Locations |
Organizations and titles | Sentient species | Vehicles and vessels | Weapons and technology | Miscellanea |
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Sources[]
Battle Royale Update - What's New in 11.30 on Fortnite's official website (December 12, 2019) (backup link)
The Fortnite Star Wars Event is Strong With the Force on Fortnite's official website (December 21, 2019) (backup link)
The Mandalorian Joins the Hunt in a New Season of Fortnite on StarWars.com (backup link)
Ahsoka Enters a New World | This Week! in Star Wars Dispatch on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
Ahsoka Tano Coming to Fortnite on StarWars.com (backup link)
Ahsoka Tano Arrives in Fortnite on StarWars.com (backup link)
New Fortnite | Star Wars Collab Coming May 3 on StarWars.com (backup link)
Star Wars Lands in the Fortnite Universe the Eve of Star Wars Day! on Fortnite's official website (May 1, 2024) (backup link)
Star Wars Lands in the Fortnite Universe | Gameplay Trailer on the official Fortnite YouTube channel (May 3, 2024) (backup link)
Rocket Racing v29.40: Sink Your Teeth into Python and Seaside Farms! on Fortnite's official website (May 3, 2024) (backup link)
Fortnite Galactic Battle Teaser Trailer on the official Fortnite YouTube channel (April 20, 2025) (backup link)
Fortnite Galactic Battle Teaser Trailer on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
Fortnite & Star Wars Collide Like Never Before in the new Galactic Battle Season on StarWars.com (backup link)
Imperial Takeover | Fortnite Galactic Battle Gameplay Trailer on the official Fortnite YouTube channel (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
Announcing Fortnite Battle Royale on Fortnite's official website (September 12, 2017) (backup link)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
Fortnite Battle Royale - Announce Trailer on the official Fortnite YouTube channel (backup link)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5
Fortnite FAQ on Fortnite's official website (backup link)
- ↑
Announcing Fortnite Battle Royale for Mobile on Fortnite's official website (March 8, 2018) (backup link)
- ↑ Fortnite X Star Wars
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 Fortnite Battle Royale
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8
Lim Philippe on ArtStation: Fortnite x Star Wars - Obi-Wan Kenobi (Rift Gate illustrations) (backup link)