May the force (and 4th) be with you! Here is what Fortnite’s robust Star Wars update has to offer!
Fortnite x Star Wars has officially returned just in time for Star Wars Day. Last week, Epic Games confirmed that Anakin Skywalker from the prequel series and recent Obi-Wan Kenobi show would join the roster. However, Fortnite patch v24.30 has much more in store.
Today’s patch includes a Darth Maul and Padmè Amidala skin, new Force abilities, Quests, and more. Here’s a detailed breakdown of everything you can expect.
New Fortnite x Star Wars outfits: Anakin Skywalker, Padmè Amidala, and more
Anakin Skywalker and his once-beloved wife and (spoiler alert) mother of Luke and Leila Skywalker, Padmè Amidala, are now available to purchase via Fortnite’s item shop. You can also grab the 501st Battalion Trooper and 212th Battalion Trooper, both taken straight from the Clone Wars.
Those who purchase Padmè Amidala will receive the Geonosis Combat alternate style, one you may recognize from Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.
That’s not all, either. Darth Maul is ready and willing to join your Fortnite locker, but it will take some work.
Complete 'Find the Force' Quests to unlock Darth Maul and more
You will need to gain Galactic Reputation beginning in Fortnite patch v24.30 to unlock exclusive Star Wars rewards. The Find the Force Quests, which you can find in a separate Fortnite tab, are unique Star Wars-themed challenges.
To earn Galactic Reputation, you must train with the Jedi or Sith, inflict damage with Lightsabers, and search Republic Chests, which contain Trooper-issued DC-15 Blasters. The Galactic Reputation tab provides you with all the information needed for Find the Force.
For those eager to acquire all of the rewards, including Darth Maul, you can upgrade to the Premium Reward Track for 1,000 V-Bucks. If not, the Find the Force free track includes 11 items and the Clone Trooper Outfit.
Players that subscribe to the Premium Track will obtain additional rewards, including the unlockable Darth Maul, Wolf Pack Trooper Outfit, and Ahsoka’s Clone Trooper Outfit. Premium buyers also receive the Coruscant Guard skin.
The Find the Force Quests are split into four, meaning there are four different installments. As of today, The Force Within Questline is now available in Fortnite patch v24.30, with three others unlocking between now and May 17.
- The Force Within — May 2 at 9 a.m. ET
- Begun the Clone Wars Have — May 7 at 9 a.m. ET
- Fall of the Republic Quests — May 12 at 9 a.m. ET
- The First Galactic Empire — May 17 at 9 a.m. ET
Completing one set of challenges (12 total) will net you a Sith Holocron. After obtaining three Sith Holocrons (24 challenges), you will receive the Sith Infiltrator Glider, as seen below.
Lastly, you can unlock the Coruscant’s Pride Wrap free via Discord rewards. Check out Epic’s blog post for more information.
Fortnite patch v24.30 introduces new Force abilities
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Darth Maul appear on the island as holograms, looking to train the next Jedi or Sith Lord. Find one of these legends, and you can gain various Force abilities and a Lightsaber.
Here’s a look at the different Force abilities introduced in Fortnite patch v24.30:
- Force Sprint and Double Jump — All Jedi and Sith gain the ability to Force Sprint and Double Jump while wielding a Lightsaber.
- Push — Obi-Wan Kenobi will train you how to push players and objects away.
- Pull — Anakin Skywalker will train you how to pull players and objects toward you.
- Throw — Darth Maul will train you how to lift objects and throw them at other players.
New and returning Reality Augments
Reality Augments have received a sizable adjustment in Fortnite patch v24.30. Firstly, the following Augments have returned; First Assault, Bush Warrior, Forecast, and Mythic Munition.
Additionally, Epic Games has added these four new Reality Augments into the mix:
- Tracker’s Armory: Grants a Flare Gun and Shadow Tracker Pistol.
- Desperate Reload: Your Pistols will reload faster when reloaded with an empty clip.
- Steady Hands: Your Marksman Rifles will have reduced recoil.
- SMG Sign Off: The last three bullets of your SMG magazines will deal bonus damage.
Auto Confirm Option now available in Fortnite patch v24.30
Epic Games has replaced the Edit on Release option with Auto Confirm. This function allows you to confirm and reset edits without having to click a separate key.
Balance Changes in Fortnite v24.30
- Storm Circles 6 and 7 now move further into the Storm as the safe zone shrinks. Circles 8 and 9 now begin moving earlier and travel further. Storm Circle 12 takes longer to close.
- We've vaulted the Game Time Reality Augment and reduced the probability of Chug Splash loot.
- We will continue to monitor the impact of healing items and matches that end in "heal-offs."
Bug Fixes in Fortnite v24.30
- Fixed an issue where large rocks on the Island were not providing as many materials as intended when harvested.
- Fixed an issue where using ODM Gear would sometimes cause a player to fly even if no longer using the item.
- Back Blings no longer appear detached on the Highwire Outfit.
- Fixed an issue where the Starter Island timer did not go down properly.
- Fixed an issue that caused a long load time to occur when entering a match with the DirectX 12 rendering mode enabled.
- Trunks and tree branches no longer appear to move erratically when playing Fortnite on mobile or PC Performance Mode.
- The majorest bug fix: the Infinite Dab Emote wasn't looping for 15 hours when performed in the Lobby. This is fixed and it now loops for 16 hours.
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