Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3: Start date, end date, Star Wars-themed content, In-game series premiere, battle pass skins, map and locations
Fortnite is introducing Chapter 6 Season 3 on Friday, May 2, 2025. The update brings new Star Wars-themed content. Players can expect new characters, locations and limited-time events. The season ends on June 7, 2025.
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Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 Start Date
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3
begins on May 2, 2025. Players should expect server downtime before the launch. In previous seasons, downtime started at 2 AM ET. Epic Games usually shares exact downtime closer to release. Players should check for official updates before the season goes live.
Star Wars-Themed Content
The theme of Season 3 is 'Galactic Battle'. It is based on Star Wars. Players can unlock skins of characters like Emperor Palpatine, Poe Dameron and General Grievous. Other features include themed weapons, vehicles and locations. Weekly updates will bring new missions and challenges. The season ends with a special in-game event.
Season End Date
The season will end on June 7 with the
Death Star Sabotage event
. Players will join together in the final mission to destroy the Death Star. This event marks the conclusion of the Star Wars storyline in Fortnite for this season.
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Live Events
In-Game Series Premiere
Fortnite will host the premiere of Tales of the Underworld, an animated Star Wars series. It will stream in-game on May 2. This is two days before the show becomes available on Disney+, which releases it on May 4 (Star Wars Day). Players will also get a free First Order Stormtrooper skin.
Map and Locations
The game map includes four new Star Wars-themed Points of Interest (POIs). These are Resistance Base, First Order Base, Vader Samurai's Solitude and Outpost Enclave.
These locations resemble places from Star Wars films. They are inspired by planets like Tatooine and military bases from the sequel trilogy.
Battle Pass Skins
The Battle Pass includes several Star Wars characters. The full list includes Emperor Palpatine, Mace Windu, Darth Jar Jar Binks, Customizable Mandalorian, Wookie Team Leader, Captain Phasma, Poe Dameron, Jedi and Sith Evie and General Grievous.
FAQs
How long does Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 last?
Fortnite's Star Wars season runs for five weeks, ending on June 7, 2025. This is shorter than the usual 10-week season length.
What is the main event of Fortnite Season 3?
The main event is Death Star Sabotage on June 7. Players work together to destroy the Death Star in a large in-game mission.
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