Fortnite servers down ahead of release of Star Wars-themed Galactic Battle Season
Fortnite servers are currently offline as
Epic Games
prepares to roll out the highly anticipated Star Wars-theme Season 3. Called the
Galactic Battle
, the season will bring several new features. The downtime began on May 2, 2025, at 7:30 AM CEST (11:00 AM IST), to implement update patch 35.00, which introduces a range of new content inspired by the Star Wars universe. Announcing the same in a post on X, Fortnite Status said 'Galactic Battle Awaits! Downtime for v35.00 begins at 2 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand'.
What Fortnite server down means for players
The downtime is basically a maintenance period, during which players attempting to access the game will encounter a "servers not responding" message. Epic Games has not specified the exact duration of the downtime, but such maintenance typically lasts between four to five hours. Players are advised to download the latest patch and await further updates on server status.
Fortnite Galactic Battle season: Here's what's coming
This season-long event is part of Fortnite's collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm, coinciding with Star Wars Day on May 4. Players have an in-game premiere of "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld" before it hits Disney+.
Sean Shoptaw, Executive Vice President, Disney Games & Digital Entertainment said 'For the first time, Disney+ is premiering a show inside a game, launching alongside our largest
Star Wars collaboration
with Fortnite to date — giving fans and players an exciting first look at the kinds of experiences they can expect as we shape a new future together.'
"We're building the next era of digital entertainment, where fans can play, watch, create and connect — and we're just beginning to tap into what's possible," Sean added.
The "Galactic Battle" season brings several new features, including:
A revamped map featuring locations like a First Order base, a Resistance base with pilotable X-Wings, and a smuggler's hub known as the Outpost Enclave.
New skins available through the battle pass, such as Emperor Palpatine, Poe Dameron, General Grievous, and a unique Darth Jar Jar.
Introduction of Force powers, including Force push and Force lightning, accessible via in-game holograms of Rey and Emperor Palpatine.
Iconic Star Wars weapons like lightsabers and E-11 blasters, along with pilotable vehicles such as TIE Fighters and X-Wings.
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