Unlike most Fortnite seasons where the bulk of content is released at launch or during a mid-season update Chapter 6 Season 3 takes a more dynamic route. With its Star Wars theme in full swing, the season is rolling out new NPCs, storylines, weapons, and Force abilities week by week, ensuring the action stays fresh throughout May.
1. Guided by the Force
- Release Date: May 08
- New Weapons: Purple Lightsaber, Force Pull ,Red Lightsaber (Darth Maul), Force Throw
- New NPCs: Leia Organa, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Mace Windu (Hologram), Darth Maul (Hologram)
Next week marks a pivotal moment in Fortnite’s Star Wars saga as Leia Organa and Luke Skywalker arrive on the island, joining Han Solo in assisting players during battle scenarios. Meanwhile, holographic Mace Windu offers new training sessions. By completing them, players can unlock the Purple Lightsaber and Force Pull, a powerful ability that lets you drag enemies or objects closer.
At the same time, a hologram of Darth Maul appears, offering a Red Lightsaber and the Force Throw ability, allowing players to hurl nearby objects with deadly precision.
2. Chewie Joins the Fight
- Release Date: May 15
- New Weapons: Wookiee Bowcaster, CA-87 Jawa Scatter Blaster
- New NPC: Chewbacca
On May 15, Chewbacca steps onto the island to back the Rebel Alliance. He brings with him the Wookiee Bowcaster, a charged energy weapon built for dominating mid-range combat. Players can also search chests across the island to find the CA-87 Jawa Scatter Blaster a brand-new, close-range blaster making its Fortnite debut.
This shotgun-style weapon delivers heavy damage up close, giving players even more firepower in tight encounters and further expanding the arsenal available in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3.
3. Rise of the Mandalorian
- Release Date: May 22
- New Weapons: Amban Sniper Rifle ,WESTAR-34 Dual Blaster Pistols
- New NPCs: Heavy Mandalorian ,Scout Mandalorian ,Supply Mandalorian, Medic Mandalorian
The Mandalorians will make their debut later this month, allowing players to recruit various Mandalorian allies: Heavy, Scout, Supply, or Medic. Along with them, the Mandalorian Jetpack will return, offering increased mobility in combat.
Keep an eye out for classic Mandalorian gear, including the Amban Sniper Rifle and the brand-new WESTAR-34 Dual Blaster Pistols, perfect for fast-paced firefights.
4. Star Destroyer Bombardment
- Release Date: May 29
- New Weapons: Star Destroyer’s Turbolaser
- New NPCs: Unknown
Get ready for a high-stakes twist on May 29, where players can control a Star Destroyer’s turbolaser during matches. One portal per game leads to the ship’s control room, and if you’re the first to reach it, you’ll command the turbolaser’s massive firepower, changing the flow of the battle. This event happens as the Death Star approaches the Battle Royale island.
5. The Final Showdown: Death Star Sabotage
- Release Date: June 7
- New Weapons: Unknown
- New NPCs: Emperor Palpatine (Boss)
The season concludes with an epic live in-game story event on June 7, where players will face off against Emperor Palpatine in a mission to sabotage the Death Star. Expect chaos, cinematic battles, and plenty of surprises worthy of a galaxy far, far away.
That wraps up the full Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 Star Wars-themed event schedule. Which event are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below!
