When Will Fortnite Be Down in Your Area for Star Wars Season 3 Update?
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Fortnite players around the world are bracing for a temporary shutdown as Epic Games prepares to launch Chapter 6, Season 3, a full-blown Star Wars-themed season titled "Galactic Battle."
The new season, which Epic has dubbed the game's "biggest Star Wars collaboration ever," officially begins on May 2 and introduces new gameplay mechanics, map locations and iconic characters from the Star Wars universe.
"This expansive Star Wars collaboration offers a glimpse into the type of interactive experiences we envision," Adam Sussman, the president of Epic Games, said in a statement published on the company's website.
Sean Shoptaw, the executive vice president at Disney Games and Digital Entertainment, added, "We're building the next era of digital entertainment, where fans can play, watch, create and connect."
When Is Downtime for Chapter 6, Season 3 Launch?
The downtime necessary to roll out the update is scheduled to begin at 2 a.m. Eastern time. While the exact duration hasn't been disclosed, previous updates have required between two and five hours before servers go live again.
According to Polygon, these are the estimated launch windows by region:
West Coast (U.S.) : 1 a.m. – 4 a.m.
: 1 a.m. – 4 a.m. East Coast (U.S.) : 4 a.m. – 7 a.m.
: 4 a.m. – 7 a.m. UK : 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Europe : 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Japan : 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Australia: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
What's New in Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3?
Galactic Battle introduces a lineup of five themed battle pass skins: Darth Sidious, General Grievous, Poe Dameron, a Rebel version of Evie and the Wookie Team Leader. Each is expected to feature style variants unlocked during the season's progression.
A promotional image of Fortnite: Galactic Battle, which was announced during Star Wars Celebration and kicks off on May 2 with fresh Star Wars-themed content and weekly gameplay updates.
A promotional image of Fortnite: Galactic Battle, which was announced during Star Wars Celebration and kicks off on May 2 with fresh Star Wars-themed content and weekly gameplay updates.
Epic Games
Additional characters—such as Darth Jar Jar, Mace Windu, Captain Phasma and a new Mandalorian skin—are expected to arrive in the in-game shop over the course of the season.
Fortnite's map is also being reimagined to include four new Star Wars locations: Resistance Base, First Order Base, Vader Samurai's Solitude and Outpost Enclave. Players can expect to encounter X-wings, AT-ATs, Sandcrawlers and even Star Destroyers visible in the sky, fully integrating the Star Wars universe into the game world.
In a first-of-its-kind crossover, Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld is scheduled to debut in Fortnite on a dedicated Star Wars Watch Party island before its wider release on Disney+. The island launches at 10 a.m. ET on May 2 and offers an in-game premiere experience built with official assets from the franchise.
Blasters at the ready! Fortnite Galactic Battle launches TOMORROW and we just had to give you all the info: https://t.co/C8YBVOy71j pic.twitter.com/aZB6tTVBtS — Fortnite (@Fortnite) May 1, 2025
"For the first time, Disney+ is premiering a show inside a game," Shoptaw said, "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."
Fortnite's content road map for this season includes a series of weekly Star Wars-themed events. "Imperial Takeover" kicks off on May 2, while the season finale live event, "Death Star Sabotage," is scheduled for June 7.
Other events include "The Pull of the Force" on May 8 and "Mandalorian Rising" on May 22.
A promotional image of "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld," which is scheduled to debut exclusively in Fortnite before its release on Disney+.
A promotional image of "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld," which is scheduled to debut exclusively in Fortnite before its release on Disney+.
Epic Games
As part of a new partnership, players who link their Epic Games and MyDisney accounts can unlock a First Order stormtrooper outfit. The offer runs through August 31 and signals broader integration between the two platforms. "This is a first step to enable Fortnite players and Disney fans to seamlessly move between Epic and Disney's ecosystems," the company said in its announcement.
Sussman said, "We are reimagining what's possible with immersive storytelling in Fortnite with one of the world's most beloved franchises."
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