Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3: Star Wars Galactic Battle – Battle Pass

The Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3: Galactic Battle Battle Pass, fully themed around Star Wars, launched on May 2, 2025, and runs until June 7, 2025, at 2 PM ET. This is a shorter, five-week “mini-season” with 50 tiers of rewards, plus 10 bonus tiers and a bonus skin, costing 1,000 V-Bucks (included with Fortnite Crew subscription). It features five skins, three iconic Star Wars characters, two Fortnite-original mashups, and a variety of cosmetics, all unlockable by earning XP across any Fortnite mode.

Overview

• Theme: The Battle Pass is entirely Star Wars-themed, tied to the Galactic Battle season, where the Galactic Empire invades Fortnite’s Oninoshima island, clashing with Resistance forces. The narrative unfolds over five weekly updates, culminating in a live event on June 7, 2025, involving a Death Star Sabotage mission against Emperor Palpatine.
• Structure: 50 main tiers (1,000 V-Bucks included), 10 bonus tiers, and a bonus skin (General Grievous) unlocked via quests starting May 15, 2025. Each tier requires XP, with pages unlocking progressively.
• Access: Available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Android. No platform-specific exclusives noted.

Battle Pass Skins

The Battle Pass includes five skins, detailed below with their unlock conditions and styles:

• Apprentice Evie (Jedi Variant)
• Description: A Fortnite-original mashup, reimagining Evie (from Chapter 3 Season 2) as a Force-sensitive vigilante spreading peace.
• Unlock: Instantly unlocked upon purchasing the Battle Pass (or via Fortnite Crew).
• Page 1 Rewards (6 cosmetics, 480,000 XP total):
  Apprentice Evie Outfit
  Jedi Emblem Back Bling
  Force Push Pickaxe
  Evie’s Lightsaber (Blue) Wrap
  Galactic Peace Emote
  100 V-Bucks

Platform Notes: Evie’s vibrant design is optimized for PS5’s DualSense visuals and PC’s high-res textures.

• Apprentice Evie (Sith Variant)
• Description: Evie’s darker, Sith-inspired style, reflecting her duality.
• Unlock: Page 2, after earning 560,000 XP or 5 levels.
• Page 2 Rewards (7 cosmetics, 560,000 XP total):
  Sith Evie Outfit
  Sith Emblem Back Bling
  Dark Force Pickaxe
  Evie’s Lightsaber (Red) Wrap
  Sith Strike Emote
  100 V-Bucks
  Loading Screen

Platform Notes: The red lightsaber aesthetic pops on Xbox Series X|S’s OLED displays.

• Poe Dameron
• Description: The Resistance’s finest pilot, accompanied by BB-8, inspired by his Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker role.
• Unlock: Page 3, after earning 560,000 XP or 12 levels.
• Page 3 Rewards (7 cosmetics, 560,000 XP total):
  Poe Dameron Outfit
  BB-8 Back Bling
  X-Wing Glider
  Resistance Blaster Pickaxe
  Fly Now Emote
  100 V-Bucks
  Poe’s Starfighter Wrap

Platform Notes: The X-Wing glider is a highlight for PC players with smooth frame rates during skydiving.

• Poe Dameron (Resistance Variant)
• Description: Poe’s dusty, battle-worn look from The Rise of Skywalker.
• Unlock: Page 4, after earning 560,000 XP or 18 levels.
• Page 4 Rewards (7 cosmetics, 560,000 XP total):
  Resistance Poe Outfit
  Resistance Banner
  Dusty BB-8 Back Bling
  Scavenged X-Wing Glider
  Resistance Rally Emote
  100 V-Bucks
  Loading Screen

Platform Notes: The rugged aesthetic suits PS5’s haptic feedback during intense matches.

• Wookiee Team Leader
• Description: A Fortnite-original, cuddly Wookiee mascot inspired by Kashyyyk, blending Star Wars and Fortnite’s quirky style.
• Unlock: Page 5, after earning 560,000 XP or 26 levels.
• Page 5 Rewards (7 cosmetics, 560,000 XP total):
  Wookiee Team Leader Outfit
  Wookiee Roar Back Bling
  Bowcaster Pickaxe
  Kashyyyk Glider
  Wookiee War Cry Emote
  100 V-Bucks
  Wookiee Banner

Platform Notes: The Wookiee’s fur details shine on Xbox Series X with enhanced graphics.

• Wookiee Team Leader (Tarfful Team Leader Variant)
• Description: A variant styled after Tarfful, Yoda’s Wookiee ally and leader of Kashyyyk tribes.
• Unlock: Page 6, after earning 560,000 XP or 32 levels.
• Page 6 Rewards (7 cosmetics, 560,000 XP total):
  Tarfful Team Leader Outfit
  Tarfful’s Bowcaster Pickaxe
  Kashyyyk Chief Back Bling
  Tarfful’s Glider
  Tarfful’s Roar Emote
  100 V-Bucks
  Loading Screen

Platform Notes: Tarfful’s earthy tones blend into forest POIs, ideal for PC stealth players.

• Emperor Palpatine
• Description: The Sith Lord and galactic ruler, a nod to his iconic Star Wars presence and Fortnite’s Rise of Skywalker event.
• Unlock: Page 7, after earning 640,000 XP or 40 levels.
• Page 7 Rewards (7 cosmetics, 640,000 XP total):
  Emperor Palpatine Outfit
  Sith Holocron Back Bling
  Force Lightning Pickaxe
  Imperial Throne Glider
  Unlimited Power Emote
  100 V-Bucks
  Palpatine’s Decree Wrap

Platform Notes: The Force Lightning effects are immersive on PS5’s adaptive triggers.

• General Grievous (Bonus Skin)
• Description: The Kaleesh cyborg and Separatist general, a fan-favorite Star Wars villain.
• Unlock: Available starting May 15, 2025, via specific quests (details to be revealed). Not tied to main tier progression.
• Rewards (Estimated 5-7 cosmetics, based on past bonus skins):
  General Grievous Outfit
  Grievous’ Wheel Bike Back Bling
  Lightsaber Array Pickaxe
  Separatist Shuttle Glider
  Grievous’ March Emote
  100 V-Bucks (likely)
  Loading Screen (likely)

Platform Notes: Grievous’ multi-lightsaber animations will be a visual treat on Xbox Series X|S and PC with high refresh rates.

Additional Rewards

• V-Bucks: 1,000 V-Bucks spread across tiers (100 per page, with extras in bonus tiers), allowing players to recover the Battle Pass cost.
• Bonus Tiers (10 tiers, unlocked after main pass):
  Include Star Wars-themed sprays, emotes, banners, and wraps (e.g., Death Star Spray, Rebel Alliance Banner).
  Exact items not fully detailed but expected to align with Galactic Battle aesthetics.
• Total Cosmetics: Approximately 50 rewards in the main pass, plus 10 bonus rewards, and 5-7 for General Grievous, totaling around 65-67 cosmetics.
• Free Rewards: Non-Battle Pass owners can earn limited Star Wars-themed items (e.g., sprays, emotes) via free challenges, though most rewards require the premium pass.

Gameplay Integration

Star Wars Mechanics:

• Weapons: The loot pool features blasters (e.g., CA-87 Jawa Scatter Blaster, WESTAR-34 Blaster Pistols), which overheat instead of using ammo, and returning lightsabers (red, blue, purple).
• Force Abilities: Train with holograms for:
  Rey: Blue lightsaber + Force Push
  Palpatine: Red lightsaber + Force Lightning
  Mace Windu: Purple lightsaber + Force Pull
  Darth Maul: Red lightsaber + Force Throw
• Vehicles: Pilot X-Wings (1 pilot, 3 passengers) and TIE Fighters (1 pilot, 1 passenger).
• Map Changes: Four new POIs: Tatooine-inspired desert, First Order enclave, Resistance jungle base, and Vader Samurai’s Solitude. Landmarks include a Mos Eisley hub and a crashed AT-AT restaurant.

Weekly Updates:

• May 8: Luke, Leia, Han Solo arrive; training with Mace Windu or Palpatine.
• May 15: Chewbacca and Wookiee Blaster.
• May 22: Mandalorian Rising (jetpack, Amban Rifle, WESTAR-34).
• May 29: Star Destroyer Bombardment (turbolaser control).
  June 7: Live event, Death Star Sabotage.

Platform-Specific Notes

PS5:

• Controls: Use R1 to attack with lightsabers or blasters, Up D-pad to cycle Force abilities (if equipped), and L2 for aiming. DualSense haptics enhance Force Lightning and X-Wing piloting.
• Visuals: 4K resolution and 60 FPS make Palpatine’s effects and Tatooine’s desert vivid.

Xbox Series X|S/One:

• Controls: RB for attacks, Up D-pad for ability cycling, LT for aiming. Xbox’s adaptive controller supports accessibility for Force abilities.

PC:

• Controls: Left Mouse for attacks, Up Arrow or custom key for ability cycling, Right Mouse for aiming. Remap keys (e.g., E for Force abilities) for smoother play.
• Performance: High-end PCs (e.g., RTX 3080) render General Grievous’s animations and Death Star skybox at 120+ FPS.

Additional Content

• Item Shop Skins: Beyond the Battle Pass, the shop offers:
• Darth Jar Jar: A fan-fiction-inspired skin, voiced by Ahmed Best.
• Mace Windu, Captain Phasma, Customizable Mandalorian.

These are V-Bucks purchases, not Battle Pass rewards.

• Free Skin: Link Epic and MyDisney accounts by May 2, 2025, to unlock the First Order Stormtrooper outfit.
• LEGO Fortnite: A First Order LEGO Pass (featuring Captain Phasma) and Star Wars Festival run concurrently, with builds like First Order AT-AT.
• Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld: Watch the first two episodes early in Fortnite’s Watch Party Island starting May 2, 2025, at 10 AM ET, before Disney+ release on May 4.

Criticism: The Wookiee Team Leader skin has mixed reception, with some calling it “ugly” or overly quirky, while others love its Kashyyyk vibe.

Excitement: The short season, weekly updates, and live event are praised for keeping content fresh, unlike the overstretched Marvel Absolute Doom season.

How to Purchase and Progress

• Cost: 1,000 V-Bucks (~$8-$10) or via Fortnite Crew ($11.99/month, includes Battle Pass, OG Pass, Music Pass, LEGO Pass, and 1,000 V-Bucks).
• XP Tips:
  Play Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, or Fortnite Festival to earn XP.
• Complete Star Wars-themed quests (e.g., defeat enemies with lightsabers, visit POIs).
• Use Fortnite Crew’s XP boosts for faster progression.
  Cross-Platform: Progress syncs across PS5, Xbox, PC, ensuring seamless play.

The Fortnite x Star Wars Galactic Battle Battle Pass delivers a rich Star Wars experience with Poe Dameron, Emperor Palpatine, General Grievous, and Fortnite’s Apprentice Evie and Wookiee Team Leader. Its 50+ cosmetics, Force abilities, and live event make it a must for fans, especially at 1,000 V-Bucks.

Note: Always verify in-game for exact XP requirements or last-minute changes, as Epic Games may tweak rewards post-launch.