Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3: What is Light and Dark Alignment, XP, Rewards and more explained

Time of India

03-05-2025

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3
has brought a galactic shake-up with its Star Wars crossover, and leading the charge is the all-new
Light and Dark Alignment
system. It's not just about skins and cosmetics anymore.
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Your choices in-game now steer your path toward the Light or Dark side, influencing gameplay perks, XP rewards, and even the wider Fortnite island.
What is the Light and Dark Alignment System?
In simple terms, Fortnite now allows you to pledge allegiance to the Rebel Alliance (Light Side) or the Empire (Dark Side). This isn't a permanent decision, players can shift their allegiance as the season progresses - but committing to one path can accelerate your
XP gain and unlock exclusive features.
How to Complete Light & Dark Side Community Alignment in Fortnite
Your personal alignment bar is fueled by quests tied to each side. For Light Alignment, players need to complete tasks like opening supply chests at Rebel Outposts, travelling specific distances, and using abilities like Force Push/Pull from Jedi Training Rifts. Dark Alignment focuses on more aggressive tactics - raiding First Order Bases, eliminating players, and mastering Force Lightning abilities.
XP and rewards
Each Alignment quest gives you 3,000 XP.
Completing five such quests triggers a weekly Alignment Progress mission, which offers a hefty 30,000 XP bonus. Altogether, the Alignment system has 20 stages per side - meaning players can earn over 100,000 XP just by sticking to the grind. This is a substantial boost, especially for those chasing Battle Pass tiers.
The system isn't just personal, there's a global component too. The entire Fortnite community contributes to a collective Alignment bar, visible in the quest tab.
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As the global bar fills, all players benefit from perks like storm forecasting or increased loot chances. The more one side dominates, the more it shapes the map dynamics.
Those loyal to the Light side can expect defensive advantages, while Dark side followers enjoy aggressive perks such as shield regeneration in combat. Additionally, defeating iconic Star Wars bosses like Darth Vader or Captain Phasma not only boosts your alignment but also drops powerful mythic gear.
Start early by visiting faction hubs to farm bars and complete quests without interruption. While experimenting with both sides is allowed, players looking for efficiency may want to fully commit to one path.
With the Force in your hands, your alignment could define the outcome of this galactic season.