Summary
A recent teaser forLEGO Fortnite’s upcoming collaboration with the mega-popularStar Warsfranchise is suggesting that lightsabers are coming to the game. Launched as a spinoff of the beloved battle royale, the game takes a markedly different approach from its predecessor, shifting into an open-world survival crafting game.LEGO Fortnitetakes notes fromMinecraft’s success,with players able to build their in-game homes, fight against hostile creatures, and team up with friends to traverse the LEGO landscapes. Now, an upcoming crossover is bringing a major new item to the game.
TheStar Warsfranchise has been a popular collaboration forFortnite, with the sci-fi franchise featuring yearly returns to the battle royale with new content.Fortnitehas previously introduced several in-game skins based on some of the franchise’s most well-known characters, including Luke Skywalker and Han Solo among others. The battle royale also typically adds new gameplay elements as part of the crossovers, like Force Powers and lightsabers for players to wield in-game. Now,Fortnite’s next crossover withStar Warsis introducing a fan-favorite element of the franchise toLEGO Fortnite.
A recent post by popularFortniteTwitter user HYPEX showcases a new teaser fromLEGO Fortnitefor the upcomingStar Warscrossover. Within the teaser image, a character is shown wielding a blue lightsaber, suggesting that the iconicStar Warsweapon will be introduced toLEGO Fortnitewith the update.LEGO Fortnitehas already added multiple pre-existingStar WarsskinsinFortniteto the game, with Luke, Han Solo, and Princess Leia made available. Recent teasers have also suggested that Chewbacca could also be introduced toLEGO Fortnitein the upcoming event.
LEGO Fortnite Adding Lightsabers in New Star Wars Crossover
Fortnite’s most recentStar Warsteaser comes as Epic Games has already hinted at plenty of new content coming withFortnite’s “May the Fourth” event. Rhythm game spinoffFortnite Festivalteased the addition of the Cantina Band song as a jam track, serving as one of the franchise’s most memorable pieces of music. The main game has also seen teasers about new lightsabers and force abilities coming with theStar Warsevent.Fortnite’s May the Fourth event is currently expected to launch on May 3.
Fortnitehas already kicked off 2024 with a bang with a plethora of highly-anticipated crossovers launching throughout the year. Epic Games recently debuted itsnewest collaboration withAvatar: The Last Airbenderearlier this month, introducing a skin based on Avatar Korra and the franchise’s element bending to the game.Fortnitehas also featured crossovers withMetal Gear Solid,Guardians of the Galaxy, andFamily Guythroughout the game’s “Chapter 5.” The newStar Warscontent forLEGO Fortnitelooks to build on the game’s longstanding history of big-name collaborations.
LEGO Fortnite Odyssey
WHERE TO PLAY
Explore vast, open worlds where the magic of LEGO® building and Fortnite collide.Collect food and resources, craft items, build shelter and battle enemies solo or team up with up to seven friends.Get creative in building and customizing your ultimate home base using LEGO® elements collected from the world around you, then recruit villagers to gather materials and help survive the night. Gear up and drop into deep caves in search of rare resources and hidden areas.
