Fortnite's New Star Wars Season Lets You Watch Tales of the Underworld Early

Fortnite continues its tradition of groundbreaking cross-promotional events with the launch of its new Star Wars-themed season, Galactic Battle, starting May 2, 2025. This season uniquely offers players an early opportunity to watch the first two episodes of the upcoming Disney+ animated series, Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, inside the game’s virtual environment.

Players can access the Star Wars Watch Party island by searching for it in Fortnite or using the code 2124-6713-8076. This virtual theater-in-the-park setting allows fans to watch the episodes on a giant screen while engaging in non-damaging lightsaber battles, creating an interactive and social viewing experience.

Beyond the watch party, Galactic Battle immerses players in a Star Wars narrative where the First Order has taken control of the Fortnite world. Players must push back enemy forces, including iconic villains like Darth Vader, in settings inspired by Star Wars lore such as a Shogun’s palace replacing Mustafar’s volcanic wasteland.

The event offers extensive gameplay features including:

• Training with Star Wars heroes like Palpatine, Rey, and Mace Windu to unlock unique lightsabers that enhance movement and reduce fall damage.
• Mastering force abilities such as pull, throw, and lightsaber toss to gain tactical advantages.
• Piloting iconic Star Wars vehicles including TIE Fighters, X-Wings, and Star Destroyers for dynamic combat scenarios.
• Unlocking exclusive skins such as Stormtroopers, Poe Dameron, General Grievous, Palpatine, and original characters like Apprentice Evie.

While many rewards require purchasing the Star Wars battle pass, the event offers a rich blend of narrative, gameplay, and social interaction that exemplifies how modern games can serve as platforms for multimedia storytelling and fan engagement.

Fortnite’s Galactic Battle season highlights the evolving role of video games as hubs for exclusive content premieres and immersive brand collaborations. By integrating early access to Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld within the game, Epic Games creates a unique convergence of entertainment and interactive experience that benefits both fans and content creators.

For developers and marketers, this event serves as a case study in leveraging popular IPs to drive engagement and monetize through battle passes and in-game purchases while delivering compelling, multi-layered experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.