Epic Games and Lucasfilm are teaming up to bring a month of Star Wars content to Fortnite across all supported platforms, including Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop.
Fortnite's Star Wars celebration begins May 1, 2026, when hundreds of new Creative islands go live, offering themed co-op and PvP experiences that tie into the franchise ahead of theatrical tie-ins later in the month.
Epic said that starting May 1 a wave of Star Wars islands will go live, enabling players to race tauntauns, run cantinas on Tatooine, pilot T-65B X-wings, and otherwise join friends for new Star Wars adventures inside Fortnite's Creative hub.
That announcement frames the creative offerings as a focal point of the month-long celebration.
Key islands and developer credits
- Galactic Siege (island code 5003-9856-3648) — Developed with JOGO Studios, Galactic Siege features large-scale 10v10, class-based PvP battles across iconic Star Wars planets.
- Escape Vader (island code 7285-4185-5428) — Built with Beyond Creative, Escape Vader is a four-player co-op experience where teams hide, run, and attempt to evade Darth Vader.
- Droid Tycoon (island code 7865-8305-9184) — Created with FOAD, Droid Tycoon lets players build and customize droids using authentic Star Wars-style blueprints, manage workshop systems, and unlock special missions.
Media tie-ins and timeline
Fortnite will also host a Mandalorian and Grogu watch party island on May 19, 2026.
The event will include a special pre-recorded message from director Jon Favreau and a 10-minute sneak peek of the new Mandalorian movie prior to its theatrical release on May 22, 2026.
Separately, LEGO Fortnite Odyssey receives a Star Wars-themed update on May 14, 2026, adding the Hover Brick, new hover vehicles, and appearances by Mando, Grogu, and various Star Wars enemies.
Context for Nintendo audiences
Fortnite has been available on Nintendo Switch since its initial Switch launch, and these Creative islands and time-limited events will be accessible to players on Nintendo Switch through the eShop distribution of the game.
The activity coincides with the annual Star Wars Day period around May 4, when publishers and developers commonly stage franchise tie-ins.
For players and developers watching cross-media promotions, this rollout underscores the ongoing collaboration between Epic and Lucasfilm and highlights Fortnite Creative as a platform for publisher-driven events and short-form cinematic tie-ins.
Fortnite's Star Wars celebration begins May 1, 2026, when hundreds of new Creative islands go live, offering themed co-op and PvP experiences that tie into the franchise ahead of theatrical tie-ins later in the month.
Epic said that starting May 1 a wave of Star Wars islands will go live, enabling players to race tauntauns, run cantinas on Tatooine, pilot T-65B X-wings, and otherwise join friends for new Star Wars adventures inside Fortnite's Creative hub.
That announcement frames the creative offerings as a focal point of the month-long celebration.
Key islands and developer credits
- Galactic Siege (island code 5003-9856-3648) — Developed with JOGO Studios, Galactic Siege features large-scale 10v10, class-based PvP battles across iconic Star Wars planets.
- Escape Vader (island code 7285-4185-5428) — Built with Beyond Creative, Escape Vader is a four-player co-op experience where teams hide, run, and attempt to evade Darth Vader.
- Droid Tycoon (island code 7865-8305-9184) — Created with FOAD, Droid Tycoon lets players build and customize droids using authentic Star Wars-style blueprints, manage workshop systems, and unlock special missions.
Media tie-ins and timeline
Fortnite will also host a Mandalorian and Grogu watch party island on May 19, 2026.
The event will include a special pre-recorded message from director Jon Favreau and a 10-minute sneak peek of the new Mandalorian movie prior to its theatrical release on May 22, 2026.
Separately, LEGO Fortnite Odyssey receives a Star Wars-themed update on May 14, 2026, adding the Hover Brick, new hover vehicles, and appearances by Mando, Grogu, and various Star Wars enemies.
Context for Nintendo audiences
Fortnite has been available on Nintendo Switch since its initial Switch launch, and these Creative islands and time-limited events will be accessible to players on Nintendo Switch through the eShop distribution of the game.
The activity coincides with the annual Star Wars Day period around May 4, when publishers and developers commonly stage franchise tie-ins.
For players and developers watching cross-media promotions, this rollout underscores the ongoing collaboration between Epic and Lucasfilm and highlights Fortnite Creative as a platform for publisher-driven events and short-form cinematic tie-ins.