Fortnite Update Adds New Jedi Abilities, Han Solo and More

Epic Games is adding Mace Windu, Darth Maul, Han Solo, Leia and Luke on May 8 as a part of Fortnite’s continued updates for the Star Wars collaboration. The news was officially announced via a cinematic gameplay teaser for Pull of the Force. Each character serves a different role in the battle royale, with both Mace Windu and Darth Maul granting players Jedi powers.

Talking to Mace Windu grants the player his iconic purple lightsaber alongside the ability to cast Force Pull. This means Jedi now have the option to learn either Force Push, thanks to Rey’s teachings, or Force Pull, courtesy of Mace Windu. 

As for the Sith, Darth Maul grants a red lightsaber with the Force Throw ability, which allows the player to throw around objects to deal damage. They also have access to Force Lightning via Palpatine and Force Saber Throw from the Darth Vader boss. All Jedi can Force Jump, which negates fall damage, and sprint faster while wielding a lightsaber. 

These hologram Jedi teachers appear randomly throughout the map; a Reddit user compiled the spawn locations below.

Han Solo brings a new quest to the map. Luke and Leia’s roles in the battle royale have not been revealed. 

May brought a wave of Star Wars excitement with “Imperial Takeover” on May 2. This upcoming update is called “The Pull of the Force” and is releasing on May 8. There are two more updates coming thereafter, known as “Mandalorian Rising” on May 22 and “Star Destroyer Bombardment” on May 29. This all leads up to the ultimate “Death Star Sabotage” on June 7.