LEGO Fortnite Is Getting a Classic Star Wars Item

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Epic games is adding lightsabers to Fortnite survival spinoff game LEGO Fortnite with the game’s newest Star Wars crossover.
The Star Wars crossover is expected to bring multiple new pieces of content to Fortnite, including the Cantina Band song for Fortnite Festival and a Chewbacca skin.
Fortnite’s newest crossover follows several high-profile collaborations throughout 2024 with brands like Avatar: The Last Airbender and Guardians of the Galaxy.

A recent teaser for LEGO Fortnite‘s upcoming collaboration with the mega-popular Star Wars franchise 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 Fortnite takes notes from Minecraft‘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.

The Star Wars franchise has been a popular collaboration for Fortnite, with the sci-fi franchise featuring yearly returns to the battle royale with new content. Fortnite has 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 with Star Wars is introducing a fan-favorite element of the franchise to LEGO Fortnite.

LEGO Teases New Star Wars Character for Fortnite

According to a teaser, the Fortnite x Star Wars collaboration coming in early May could feature a highly-requested fan-favorite character.

A recent post by popular Fortnite Twitter user HYPEX showcases a new teaser from LEGO Fortnite for the upcoming Star Wars crossover. Within the teaser image, a character is shown wielding a blue lightsaber, suggesting that the iconic Star Wars weapon will be introduced to LEGO Fortnite with the update. LEGO Fortnite has already added multiple pre-existing Star Wars skins in Fortnite to the game, with Luke, Han Solo, and Princess Leia made available. Recent teasers have also suggested that Chewbacca could also be introduced to LEGO Fortnite in the upcoming event.

LEGO Fortnite Adding Lightsabers in New Star Wars Crossover

Fortnite‘s most recent Star Wars teaser comes as Epic games has already hinted at plenty of new content coming with Fortnite‘s “May the Fourth” event. Rhythm game spinoff Fortnite Festival teased 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 the Star Wars event. Fortnite‘s May the Fourth event is currently expected to launch on May 3.

Fortnite has already kicked off 2024 with a bang with a plethora of highly-anticipated crossovers launching throughout the year. Epic games recently debuted its newest collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender earlier this month, introducing a skin based on Avatar Korra and the franchise’s element bending to the game. Fortnite has also featured crossovers with Metal Gear Solid, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Family Guy throughout the game’s “Chapter 5.” The new Star Wars content for LEGO Fortnite looks to build on the game’s longstanding history of big-name collaborations.

Lego Fortnite

LEGO Fortnite is a mode within Fortnite that draws inspiration from Minecraft. You’ll build structures, craft weapons, and upgrade your village to help you survive the monsters that come out at night.

Released: December 7, 2023
Multiplayer: Online Multiplayer
ESRB: E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Fantasy Violence