Fortnite’s Star Wars season nears end, superhero saga expected next | Esports News
Fortnite’s cosmic journey through the Star Wars galaxy is coming to a close. Epic Games has confirmed that the ongoing mini-season, Galactic Battle – will end on June 7, making way for the next major update in the battle royale universe.The Star Wars-themed season, officially classified as Chapter 6 Mini-Season 1 (MS1), has been a brief but intense ride. It introduced lightsabers, force powers, and iconic characters from the legendary sci-fi franchise. However, with limited gameplay mechanics and missing competitive events like the FNCS, some players have expressed fatigue. “It’s been fun, but I miss shotguns,” wrote one Reddit user, echoing a common sentiment.
Before the curtains fall, Epic has something dramatic planned. A live finale event is scheduled for June 7 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET, where players will take on the Empire in a final showdown aboard the Death Star. The event will be followed by a brief downtime, after which Fortnite will return – likely with a bang.Interestingly, the Battle Pass cut-off will align with the live event, meaning players looking to grind XP at the last moment will need to finish up before the game goes offline.
Superhero theme rumored for next season
Looking ahead, Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 (or possibly Season 4) is expected to arrive on June 8, and leaks suggest a return to superhero action. Reports hint at a collaboration with DC Comics, including a potential Superman skin in the item shop. If true, this would coincide neatly with the release of a new Superman movie this July.The upcoming season may also feature Midas running a superhero academy, and players could see new superpower mythics – not gadgets, but full-blown abilities similar to those seen in past crossovers like Dragon Ball and Jujutsu Kaisen.Beyond Battle Royale, the Lego Fortnite and Fortnite OG modes are also expected to receive updates on June 8. Fans are speculating a thematic link between the OG and standard modes, especially with teases of “The Visitor” making a comeback.While Epic has yet to confirm most of the rumors, the shortened Star Wars season and early end timing suggest something big is on the horizon. Whether it’s capes, chaos, or corrupted heroes, Fortnite players won’t have to wait long to find out.
