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Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
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. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why is Fortnite down? What to know about new season's 'Star Wars' collab with Disney+
May the Force be with all the gamers today, as the mega-popular video game Fortnite launches an interstellar collaboration for its new season. Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 is a collaboration with Disney+'s "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld." The two are coming together ahead of the premiere of the next tales from the 'Star Wars' universe in an event called Fortnite Galactic Battle, Fortnite's first entirely Star Wars-themed Battle Royale Season. And to kick it off, fans and players have an early, in-game premiere of "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld" before it hits Disney+. "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," said Sean Shoptaw, Executive Vice President, Disney Games & Digital Entertainment. "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." Here's what we know about the game, the premiere and the extras included in this iconic collab. Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 ends on Friday, May 2 at 1 a.m. CT. The servers are typically down for two to five hours before the new season becomes available. The video game is expected to be back sometime in the morning of Friday, May 2. Chapter 6 Season 3 of Fortnite, called "Galactic Battle," will launch Friday, May 2, likely in the morning. Players will be able to get to do a deep dive into the "Star Wars" universe and play as Darth Jar Jar or Emperor Palpatine, while piloting ships like X-wings and TIE Fighters. Gamers also get to battle Stormtroopers using blasters and lightsabers in-game. Fortnite players can get the First Order Stormtrooper outfit by linking their Epic Games and MyDisney accounts. This is available now. The collaboration between Epic Games and Disney also means that more features will be available in the future. Players will be able to watch two episodes of "Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld" starting at 9 a.m. CT on Friday, May 2, at the in-game "Star Wars" Watch Party Island. The latest "Star Wars" series will premiere on Disney+ Sunday, May 4. The new season's episodes will be released on the following dates, according to Fortnite's teaser trailer: Episode I, "The Imperial Takeover": May 2 Episode II, "The Pull of the Force": May 8 Episode III, "Mandalorian Rising": May 22 Episode IV, "Star Destroyer Bombardment": May 29 Episode V, "Death Star Sabotage": June 7 — USA TODAY's Joyce Orlando contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Are Fortnite servers down? New season 'Galactic Battle' starts Friday
Newsweek
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
When Will Fortnite Be Down in Your Area for Star Wars Season 3 Update?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. 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: — 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."
Express Tribune
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Disney and Epic Games collaborate to premiere ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld' in Fortnite
Disney will premiere the first two episodes of its new animated series Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld inside Fortnite ahead of the show's official debut on Disney+ on 4 May. This move is part of a broader collaboration with Epic Games to develop a new digital experience built around Disney properties. The episodes will be available from 2 May through a dedicated Star Wars Watch Party island in Fortnite. Viewers can also take part in themed in-game battles while watching the series. The animated anthology, led by Dave Filoni, explores criminal networks within the Star Wars universe. Coinciding with the launch, Fortnite will debut its latest themed season, Galactic Battle, featuring new Star Wars content. Players who link their Epic Games and myDisney accounts will unlock a special stormtrooper skin and gain access to upcoming integrated experiences across both platforms. 'This is the first time Disney+ is premiering a show inside a game, launching alongside our largest Star Wars collaboration with Fortnite to date,' said Sean Shoptaw, executive vice president of Disney Games & Digital Entertainment. 'We're building the next era of digital entertainment, where fans can play, watch, create and connect.' Epic Games president Adam Sussman echoed the sentiment: 'We are reimagining what's possible with immersive storytelling in Fortnite with one of the world's most beloved franchises.' The expanded partnership follows Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games, announced in early 2024. Though the full details of the planned digital universe remain undisclosed, the companies have already incorporated Marvel and Star Wars properties into Fortnite through playable characters and exclusive content.
