Star Wars stuff returns to Fortnite in honour of Star Wars Day
Loot Skywalker.
Star Wars loot has returned to Fortnite.
For a limited time only - in celebration of Star Wars Day, May the 4th - a selection of Star Wars-flavoured goodies have returned to the shop in Fortnite, including Rey, Kylo Ren, and Sith Trooper outfits, as well as a shiny new selection of lightsabers.
Fulfill your destiny.#StarWarsDay is almost here and the Rey, Kylo Ren and Sith Trooper Outfits are back in the Shop! pic.twitter.com/YXC2DMuO6O
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) May 3, 2020
"Fulfill your destiny. StarWarsDay is almost here and the Rey, Kylo Ren and Sith Trooper Outfits are back in the Shop!" tweeted the official Fortnite Twitter account. "Feel like a Jedi as Lightsabers have returned for a limited time! Drop in game now and show off your skills."
Feel like a Jedi as Lightsabers have returned for a limited time!
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) May 3, 2020
Drop in game now and show off your skills. pic.twitter.com/koN5fGFc0i
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