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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fortnite custom Mandalorian skin release date and content details
Image via Epic Games. The Mandalorian is coming back in Fortnite. | Image via Epic Games. Image via Epic Games. The Mandalorian is coming back in Fortnite. | Image via Epic Games. Image via Epic Games. 1 2 As things stand, the Mandalorian vibe is set to make a return in Fortnite after four years. It's been a huge treat for the fans right now as right now this hugely popular battle royale is going through a mini-season called the Galactic Battle, which is actually a collaboration with the Star Wars franchise. This crossover has already brought a ton of content into the game, like the highly controversial Dark Vader AI NPC, Jar Jar Binks character skins, and many more themed story quests. However, this update was released on May 2, and made fans hugely excited. Now this excitement level is going to reach a new level as a custom Mandalorian bundle is about to be launched now. When is the custom Mandalorian skin coming to Fortnite The Mandalorian is coming back in Fortnite. | Image via Epic Games. As per several popular Fortnite leakers like HYPEX , ShiinaBR, Spush FNBR , and many more, the custom Mandalorian content is going to be available on May 22 at 8 PM ET in the game's Item Shop. It appears that Mandalorian characters and equipment will also be added to the Battle Royale island on this same day. By the end of the week, players should be able to play with a number of Mandalorian NPCs as well as themed weapons and equipment. Here are the leaked price of every item in the bundle: Mandalorian Warrior skin: 1800 V-bucks Mandalorian Cape: 400 V-bucks Vibrodagger & Personal Shield Pickaxe: 800 vbucks Beskar Forge emote: 300 V-bucks Chirping Bird Salute emote: 300 V-bucks For Mandalore wrap: 500 V-bucks Champions of Mandalore Bundle: 2,500 V-bucks Along with these, Mandalorian themed NPCs (Heavy, Scout, Supply, Mediac) will be seen on the map. Leaks have also claimed that several items which have already been a part of the game, will be returning, for example: the Amban Sniper Rifle and the Mandalorian Jetpack. Besides these, an unreleased weapon called the WESTAR-34 Blaster Pistol is also going to be a part of this Mandalorian crossover as well. After the crossover with Star Wars, it was just a matter of time that the game would bring content based on The Mandalorian, who is a bounty hunter who wanders around the universe to save people from the wrath of Death Star. Read More: Fortnite returns to iPhones in the US after five-year ban Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to complete Jar Jar Binks quests in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3
Image via Epic Games Fortnite's collaboration with Star Wars continues to expand, and this time it brings the galaxy's most eccentric Gungan into the mix. Jar Jar Binks has landed on the island, and helping him out in Chapter 6 Season 3 could earn you a generous XP boost. The Jar Jar Binks quests are part of the Galactic Battle event in Fortnite and offer both fun and rewards. Here's how you can complete the full set of tasks tied to this quirky character. Where to find Jar Jar Binks in Fortnite? To get started, you'll need to find Jar Jar Binks on the island. He's located near a small riverside house, just between Foxy Floodgate and the Burd to Go gas station. Once you approach him, select the 'Help Troopers' dialogue option to begin the Found Quest, which consists of four tasks in total. Fortnite Complete Story Quests - How to EASILY Complete Jar Jar Binks Found Story Quests Each stage you complete will reward you with 30,000 XP, amounting to a total of 120,000 XP. Step-by-step guide to completing Jar Jar's Found quest 1. Collect a fish: Near Jar Jar's house, you'll find a barrel containing Fishing Rods. Pick one up and head down to the nearby river. Cast your line, wait for it to bob, then reel it in. You only need one fish, but make sure to collect it from the water. 2. Throw the fish inside a republic outpost: Keep the fish in your inventory and travel to any Republic Outpost. These are mainly found in the southeast section of the map near Masked Meadows and Kappa Kappa Factory. Once inside an Outpost, throw the fish onto the ground to complete this task. 3. Use sprays inside a republic outpost: Don't leave just yet. While still inside the Outpost, open your Emote wheel and select a Spray. Apply it on any surface nearby. You can use any Spray you've unlocked, though a Clone Trooper Spray is a thematic fit. 4. Report back to Jar Jar Binks: With all tasks completed, return to Jar Jar at his original location and interact with him again. This final step will wrap up the quest and deliver your last dose of XP. For casual players and Star Wars fans alike, this short but quirky questline offers a great blend of humor, nostalgia, and useful rewards. Whether you're grinding XP or just helping a clumsy Gungan cheer up Clone Troopers, this quest is a win-win. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fortnite May 16 server downtime and maintenance schedule revealed
Image via: Epic Games On Thursday, May 15, without fresh content unveiled, the disappointment was all around as Epic Games announced a delay in the much-awaited v35.10 update . Once slated for deployment today, it will now arrive early on Friday, May 16, probably around 2 AM ET, after a brief period of scheduled downtime. The update is quite important for the Galactic Battle mini-season , the special Star Wars-themed event that took the place of Chapter 6 Season 3's launch, and the delay means that players will have to wait an extra day to run amok with the new features and perhaps confirm the long-rumored additions to the game. Mixed reactions so far Galactic Battle launched with a massive bang on May 3, thrusting new Star Wars weapons, thematic quests, and famous characters into the Fortnite universe. Interest, however, has started to wane. As opposed to longer seasons where content gets trickled out slowly over time, a lot of players feel as though they have essentially seen the majority of what this mini-season has to put on. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en America (ver precio) Verisure Más información Undo This limited-time event is set to run for just 36 days, finishing up on June 7. This is not the first short season; previous examples included Season OG and Chapter 2 Remix, but players seem to feel that the pacing is not engaging as it was before. Even though there was a huge initial interest, a two-week content drought had the community begging for something new. What to expect from the update This delay does not stop the tongues from flapping about possible new additions thought to come along with the update by data miners and leakers alike: Jar Jar Binks Skins: Two alleged cosmetics based on the much-divided character from the Star Wars prequels. Anakin Skywalker Boss Fight: Whispers of Anakin appearing as an in-game boss. Custom Mandalorian Skin: A highly customizable cosmetic option, similar to previous 'Build-A-Hero' skins. Most notably, players are holding out for the General Grievous skin, a reward within the Galactic Battle Pass. Unlike standard unlocks, Grievous can only be acquired through mid-season quests — expected to be activated with this update. With only three weeks remaining in Galactic Battle, the next few updates will determine whether this Star Wars-themed season ends with a bang or a whimper. The update scheduled for Friday will hopefully give the much- needed injection of life to the event to re- engage the player base and keep some of the long-hyped leaks on their feet. In the meantime, fans are needed to remain patient and brace for early-morning downtime. This one will be a popular date: May 16.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Darth Jar Jar to join Fortnite universe with v35.10 Star Wars update
Image via Epic Games Fortnite's ever-expanding universe is about to get even more chaotic and exciting. In its upcoming v35.10 update, scheduled for May 15, Epic Games is introducing a wave of fresh Star Wars content, including one of the internet's most infamous theories turned reality - Darth Jar Jar. According to credible leakers and insiders, players can expect a slew of new cosmetics, themed weapons, and gameplay enhancements tied into the ongoing Galactic Battle season . While force powers and lightsabers have already been part of recent gameplay updates, the highlight of this week's patch appears to be the long-awaited arrival of Darth Jar Jar Binks. Darth Jar Jar joins Fortnite after years of speculation First teased in the Galactic Battle trailer, Darth Jar Jar is a dark twist on the quirky Gungan character from the Star Wars prequels. Originally born as a fan theory suggesting Jar Jar Binks was secretly a Sith Lord, the character now makes his way into Fortnite's multiverse in skin form. Though Epic Games has not officially confirmed a release date, reliable sources suggest that Darth Jar Jar and other Star Wars-themed cosmetics will start appearing in the game following the May 15 update. Players could even see two different Jar Jar Binks skins, including a LEGO Fortnite version, hinting at Epic's plan to extend his reach across multiple game modes. What else is coming on May 15? Leakers like ShiinaBR have pointed out several other additions coming with the v35.10 update. The Mandalorian Jetpack, Wookiee Bowcaster, and CA-87 Jawa Scatter Blaster are all expected to be added to the loot pool. These will provide players with new ways to counter melee-based attacks like lightsabers, offering better balance during combat. Epic may also introduce more character skins, including a possible new variant of General Grievous, along with Icon Series emotes and potential crossover content. While the exact downtime has not been revealed, updates typically begin around 4 AM EDT, with servers going offline briefly for maintenance. Speculation is already heating up about what comes next for Fortnite, with rumors suggesting that Chapter 6, Season 3 could take a sharp turn toward a superhero-themed storyline. Prominent leakers like HYPEX have hinted at upcoming files pointing to capes, enhanced abilities, and skin designs that could tie in with either original heroes or even another major collaboration. For now, Fortnite fans will be glued to the Item Shop, eagerly awaiting the official drop of Darth Jar Jar and whatever surprises Epic still has up its sleeve before the next chapter begins.
Daily Record
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'I played Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars and what happened after was horrifying'
The 1999 release of Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace was a monumental event, with fans eagerly awaiting the backstory of Darth Vader's rise to infamy. However, upon its release, the film faced harsh criticism for its performances, storyline, and heavy use of CGI, with the character Jar Jar Binks receiving particular disdain. Seen by some as merely irritating and by others as an offensive racial caricature, the backlash against the CGI character was intense. Ahmed Best, the actor behind the maligned Gungan, suffered greatly under the weight of public disapproval. "It was the lowest I've been in my life," he confessed in a 2023 interview with the Guardian. The vitriol escalated to the point where Best received death threats after his personal contact details were leaked. Overwhelmed by the constant barrage of hate, he found himself on Brooklyn Bridge one night, contemplating ending his life. He recalled thinking, "I'll show all of you. I'll show you what you're doing to me. And when I'm gone, then you'll feel exactly what I went through.", reports the Mirror US . Fortunately, Best reconsidered his tragic plan and has since made a successful comeback to the Star Wars universe, appearing alongside the beloved Baby Yoda. Ahmed, a former Stomp performer, landed a role in the first of the Star Wars prequels, where he claimed to have outshone even Michael Jackson for the part. Ahmed brought to life Jar Jar Binks, one of the pioneering fully-CGI motion capture characters on film, marking a significant technical milestone. Speaking to The Guardian, he reflected on the groundbreaking nature of his work: "We were doing something that was going to change cinema history," and added, "Even the software was written on my body. There's still that legacy code in CGI packages today. My physical DNA is in every single CGI character since." However, the negative reception to Jar Jar led to writer and director George Lucas reducing the character's presence in subsequent films. His character had a diminished but crucial role in the sequel and only made a fleeting appearance without dialogue in the third instalment. Ahmed commented on his altered trajectory in the franchise, "Here I am, a significant character who changed movies, and then I'm a footnote – I barely appear,". Highlighting what he feels were the racial undertones of the backlash, Ahmed believes discrimination played a part: "Culturally, black invention has been repeatedly erased from history and that is an injustice," he asserted. Calling attention to an ongoing issue within the industry, he noted, "Since 1997, no other black man has ever played a main CGI character and that's a travesty. That has to change and I hope that is recognised." Following a difficult period after the Star Wars prequels, Ahmed threw himself into martial arts, earning a black belt in jiu-jitsu, as well as focusing on production, direction and fatherhood. In 2018, Ahmed bravely shared his past struggles with suicide, posting an image of the Brooklyn Bridge with the caption: "This was the place I almost ended my life. It's still hard to talk about. I survived and now this little guy [his son] is my gift for survival." Ahmed's courage in sharing his story resonated with countless fans, particularly those who grew up with the prequels. These films, once heavily criticised, have grown in affection among audiences. A prevalent online speculation even posits that Jar Jar Binks was initially slated to be unveiled as the true mastermind behind the Sith conspiracy – the titular 'Phantom Menace' – though this notion was supposedly dropped due to negative feedback to his character. In a triumphant comeback, Ahmed returned to the Star Wars universe, appearing in the third season of Disney+'s 'The Mandalorian', portraying the valiant Jedi Knight Kelleran Beq. In a pivotal twist, it's revealed that Beq saved Grogu, also known as Baby Yoda, from the Empire's grasp just in time, securing his place as a consequential character in the saga. This marked a redemptive turn for an actor whose relationship with Star Wars had brought significant challenges. Ahmed shared with the Guardian, "It really felt good. As an artist, I lost my confidence for so many years, but The Mandalorian gave me that affirmation of 'You were always doing the right thing ... It wasn't you.'" He also expressed his hope to continue his journey in the Star Wars universe and didn't dismiss the possibility of reprising his most contentious role. "I would never say never," he stated. "I don't feel like Jar Jar's story was ever closed." However, he added, "But right now, I would like to explore more Kelleran Beq. I'd love to do a Star Wars martial arts show – like a Jedi John Wick."
