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FortniteandStar Warshave been collaborating once a yearly basis for a long time now whenever May the Fourth rolls around. So, fans always expect to see some form ofStar Warscontent during this time of the year. However, 2025 could be bigger than ever as rumors and leaks indicate that theupcoming season could be entirelyStar Wars-themed.
Epic Games has confirmed that it will be participating in theStar WarsCelebration event taking place in Japan, and it has also made it clear that a special announcement will be revealed during their panel. Gamers who want to know more about theStar Warscontent coming toFortnite,as well as the expected live event, can get more information here.
UPDATE: The Death Star did not appear in the sky. However, Daigo’s Portal Beam has entered it fifth stage. It could appear following the Star Wars livestream later today.
When Does the Death Star Live Event Start in Fortnite?
What Will Happen During the Live Event in Fortnite?
According to leakers ShiinaBR and HYPEX,aFortnitelive will take place today, April 19, at 9 AM PDT / 12 AM EDT / 5 PM WEST. At the moment, it is unknown if it will be a major event, but leaks suggest that theDeath Star will appear in the sky during the live event, which is bound to be an impressive view.
If gamers want to make sure they don’t miss it, then they should get into a match 3 to 5 minutes before the event starts. Since weapons are not disabled during these events, players will want to camp near a safe location or remain high in the sky by immediately opening their glider after leaving the Battle Bus.
Fortnite Star Wars Livestream Start Time
When Is the Fortnite Live Stream?
Fortniteis making a special announcement during theStar WarsCelebration in Japan, and gamers can tune into the livestream to see what’s coming next. It is possible that a teaser or trailer for the nextFortniteBattle Royale season could be shown during the event, but it has not been confirmed.
TheStar WarsCelebration livestream starts at 5:30 PM PDT / 8:30 PM EDT on April 19 and at 1:30 AM WEST / 9:30 AM JST. TheFortniteannouncement will take place sometime during the stream. Players canwatch the livestream on the officialStar WarsYouTube page.
