Fortnite Update 35.00 for Version 1.000.177 Ushers in Star Wars Galactic Battle
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It’s time to take on Darth Jar Jar Binks, as the Star Wars Galactic Battle event is kicking off today in Fortnite! Players can now download Fortnite update 35.00, which will show up as version 1.000.177 on consoles.
There is a lot to take in here, as the Star Wars collab also spills into LEGO! Yes, it’s a three-way collab-athon with Fortnite x LEGO x Star Wars! Prepare to wield a lightsaber, learn Force Push and a lot more.
Read on for what to expect in terms of new content.
Fortnite Update 35.00 New Content in Galactic Battle
An Imperial Takeover
New locations are part of the collab, which we’ve listed below:
- First Order Base – The First Order has claimed a mountaintop to house its imposing base of operations, which includes a hangar for repairing damaged First Order TIE fighters. There are five entrances, but its utility shaft is its main point of weakness and where you’ll find it easiest to sneak in.
- Outpost Enclave – There’s an element of danger to the Outpost Enclave, a boisterous hub of smuggler activity where tensions are known to run high. While you’re in the area, check out the interior of the parked sandcrawler nearby.
- Resistance Base – The underground Resistance command center is shrouded in foliage, hiding the facility’s location from any ships passing overhead. Here, you’ll find X-wings and a ton of handy equipment for taking on the First Order’s fleet.
- Vader Samurai’s Solitude – Darth Vader Samurai has seized Shogun’s Solitude and turned it into his own personal fortress. Deal with his stormtrooper samurai guards and you may get the chance to challenge the Sith Lord himself…
Lightsaber and Force Powers
An elegant weapon for a more civilized age, the use of a lightsaber is the mark of a Jedi though it’s used by their sworn enemies, the Sith, as well. It’s handy for deflecting blaster bolts back at adversaries, and you’ll also sprint faster, jump twice as high, and have fall damage immunity while brandishing one. Lightsabers are not found but earned — you must train in the Force or, you know, just loot it off another player.
- Force Push – Find and train with hologram Rey to earn a Blue Lightsaber and learn how to push like a Jedi, which shoves everything in front of you.
- Force Lightning – train with hologram Emperor Palpatine to earn a Red Lightsaber and learn a shocking new way to deal damage
Players must have a lightsaber equipped to use these Force powers, and these are tied to players not lightsabers. This means that players who loot a lightsaber from an enemy or find one on the ground will not receive a Force Ability once they wield it.
Players who defeat Darth Vader Samurai will earn a different red-colored lightsaber and learn Force Saber Throw, which lets you fling your lightsaber in front of you and have it return just like a dangerous boomerang.
Galactic Battle Blasters
As far as non-lightsaber weapons go, it’s blasters-only on day one! You’ve got your:
- Reliable DL-44 Blaster Pistol
- Heavy CR-2 Blaster (an SMG!)
- Close-range ACP Scatter Blaster and BARM-ST12 Scatter Blaster
- Close-to-medium range DLT-19 Blaster Rifle
- Long-range IQA-11 Marksman Blaster Rifle
- All-purpose A280-CFE Blaster Rifle
- (unvaulted) Highly accurate DC-15 Heavy Blaster Rifle
- (unvaulted) Empire standard Issue E-11 Blaster
- (unvaulted) First Order standard issue F-11 Blaster
Thermal Imploder – Run away before its compression vacuum ignites for big damage, ripping a hole in any nearby structures.
Captain Phasma – The Greatest Warrior of Parnassos
Captain Phasma is the commander of the First Order’s legion of stormtroopers. If you can infiltrate the First Order Base and defeat her in battle, you’ll be rewarded with the Mythic Captain Phasma’s F-11D Blaster and Phasma’s Blaster Medallion. The Phasma’s Blaster Medallion extends how long it takes a blaster weapon to overheat, and reduces its cooldown. (Cool!)
Remember: Medallions make you visible on opponents’ mini-map, and the more Medallions you have, the more precise the radius of your exact location.
Starfighter and X-Wing
Imperial TIE fighter – a single-passenger craft designed as an instrument of the Empire. Equipped with high-powered blasters, it can potentially be an instrument of your next Victory Royale.
X-Wing – It’s crucial to utilize its laser cannons, especially if you find yourself in an aerial dogfight.
What to Expect in Galactic Battle in the Coming Weeks
May 8 Brings Familiar Star Wars Characters to the Game
The three OG Star Wars characters, Luke, Leia and Han Solo will arrive on May 8 alongside hologram Mace Windu! Train with Windu to earn a Purple Lightsaber and learn Force Pull, which lets you pull in anything or anyone nearby.
The Sith won’t be left wanting, as Lord Darth Maul will be around in holographic form as well, and will offering Red Lightsabers and Force Throw, which lets players pick up objects and throw them as projectiles.
May 15 – Chewie Arrives
Chewbacca’s ETA is May 15, and he’s bringing his Wookiee Bowcaster to the loot pool to aid the rebels. You’ll also find the powerful CA-87 Jawa Scatter Blaster in Chests around the Island — new to Fortnite!
May 22 – Mandalorian Jets In
On May 22, Mandalorians will intervene. You’ll be able to recruit a Heavy, Scout, Supply, or Medic Mandalorian to your team, and gain further advantage over your opponents with the unvaulted Mandalorian Jetpack! Also, keep an eye out for signature Mandalorian weapons: the Amban Sniper Rifle and the new dual-wield WESTAR-34 Blaster Pistols.
May 29 – Star Destroyer Bombardment
On May 29, assume control of a Star Destroyer’s turbolaser and lay waste from above! A single portal to the Star Destroyer’s control room will spawn every match — be the first to reach it and the capital ship is yours.
June 7 – Final Showdown: Death Star Sabotage
Mobilize and take the fight to Emperor Palpatine in a live, in-game narrative event on June 7. Never tell me the odds!
There are also new Battle Pass items, in-game shop additions and more, which you can check out to see if it’s worth spending V-Bucks on.
Fortnite’s Star Wars Galactic Battle Hits LEGO Brick Life and Odyssey
Star Wars Festival – Celebrate Star Wars Day a little bit early! Players can grab a bite in the Durrr Burger Cantina, score goals in Death Starball Soccer, hang out with a Porg, and even acquire some Star Wars-themed prizes over time.
Rapid Survival – Kicks off on May 15! An eight-player survival experience on the existing Star Wars Island. While you wait, now’s a great time to revisit the Star Wars Island in your world so you can finish leveling up the Rebel Village!
May 2 will also see the all-new First Order LEGO Pass.
LEGO Fortnite Brick Life: Star Wars Festival
Brick Bay: Star Wars Festival at the Town Square – This gathering for Star Wars fans everywhere will be going on from May 2 until June 7, 2025 Eastern Time.
Apprentice Evie – She’s got an important mission that requires your help, making sure Brick Bay’s festival is the biggest Star Wars celebration in the entire galaxy!
Durrr Burger Cantina – The pop-up shop is home to the Bantha Burger, one of many out-of-this-world delicacies you can rustle up!
Evive will have more to do later in May per Epic Games.
Oh, and the festival’s allegiance is still to be decided. Head to the Town Hall and cast your vote for the Rebel Alliance or Galactic Empire using Creds. The side currently holding the most Creds across the whole Brick Life community will determine the festival’s overall theme.
LEGO Fortnite Odyssey: Rapid Survival
Rapid Survival — a fast-paced eight-player survival experience!
Rapid Survival will be open May 15 from the launch of v35.10 until May 26 at 9 AM ET. Wanna know how to take part? We’ve got you covered:
- Open Fortnite on your selected platform.
- When Rapid Survival is happening, head to the “By Epic” row in Discover and choose Rapid Survival.
- Press “Play.”
- A pop-up will appear asking if you would like to join the public world. Press “Join”!
- Simply wait for matchmaking to do its stuff, and then you’re in.
When you’re playing Rapid Survival, you’re playing in a public world that you can spend up to four hours in, not your own world. Your progress and inventory will not be saved beyond each play session, and player versus player combat is ON. Even though PvP combat is on, you can also choose to team up against the Star Wars enemies! Elimination is also ON, so be careful.
Each time you jump into a Rapid Survival public world, you’ll be granted this starting loadout:
- Lightsaber
- Macrobinoculars
- Granite Axe
- Granite Pickaxe
- Rare Health Charm
- Rare Glider
- 30 Granite
- 30 Wood
- 20 Wooden Rods
- 20 Planks
- 20 Granite Slabs
- 20 Cord
- 20 Copper Bars
- 20 Metal Plates
- 20 Cooked Corn
- 10 Blast Powder
- 10 Glass
- 10 Silk Fabric
- 3 Torches
- 1 Power Cell
Time also moves three times faster than normal, but so does crafting and processing times! In addition, you’ll become like a Jedi Master with everything unlocked from the start. (Building is restricted in Rapid Survival to Builds, but all Builds will be unlocked.)
Check out the First Order LEGO Pass and details to see if it’s something you’d be interested in purchasing.
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