The Final Countdown: Death Star Sabotage Begins
The epic conclusion to Fortnite’s Galactic Battle season is almost here. With the Death Star Sabotage live event just days away, the final update of the Star Wars season has arrived — and it’s packed with leaks, gameplay changes, and free rewards that have fans hyped for the end-of-season spectacle.
Scheduled for Saturday, June 8, the event marks one of Fortnite’s most cinematic finales to date. Players will pilot X-Wings, infiltrate the Death Star, face off against Emperor Palpatine, and witness massive changes that directly affect the storyline of Chapter 6 and Season 3.
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What to Expect During the Death Star Live Event
The live event unfolds in several dynamic stages, beginning at a new map location where the countdown timer and Princess Leia NPC were added in the latest update. The mission starts with players hopping into X-Wings, flying through space, and destroying the Empire’s communication towers and space debris — similar to previous events like Fracture, but more fast-paced and interactive.
Eventually, the Empire responds by launching TIE Fighters, leading to an aerial showdown. After proving yourself in the skies, you’ll disguise yourself in Stormtrooper armor — with your chosen Skin’s head remaining intact — and infiltrate the Death Star using an Imperial troop transport led by Hope.
“At this point all of our skins — with the exceptions of the heads — will be replaced with a Stormtrooper outfit.”– Home of Games
Once inside, you’ll navigate the Death Star’s main control room, facing enemy forces and finally coming face-to-face with Emperor Palpatine. The Sith Lord won’t go down easily — he’ll wield both Force lightning and a newly designed lightsaber.
But even if you defeat him, the Death Star’s laser still fires, obliterating Lone Wolf Lair, a mysterious island location long hinted to be crucial to the chapter’s story. This blast may also interact with the fully reactivated Spirit Realm portal, potentially releasing Daigo, the corrupted villain of the upcoming season.
Enter the Death Star Early and Free Rewards Revealed
Want to enter the Death Star ahead of the event? According to popular creator Home of Games, players have discovered two glitchy methods to access it in-game. These include explosive gas-can launches and geyser-vehicle tricks using internet disconnections — unstable, but fun if you pull it off.
But the real highlight? Free rewards just for participating in the end-of-season events.
Available between June 3–10, Epic is gifting players:
- Quicksilver Baton Spear (Captain Phasma’s pickaxe)
- Assault on Death Star Loading Screen (though mistakenly replaced with an Asajj Ventress version at launch)
In addition to the login rewards, players who connected their Epic and Twitch accounts can earn:
- Darth Jar Jar Emoticon
- Galactic War Loading Screen via community drops
- Access to a Twitch challenge stream with bonus cosmetics
There’s also speculation that Jones’s custom Stormtrooper outfit — the one seen in the teaser — will be granted as a free reward following the event, further incentivizing players to log in and participate.
Squid Game, Disney Mode, and What’s Next
The Star Destroyer update also teased what’s to come beyond the Star Wars saga. During the State of Unreal 5 livestream, Epic previewed:
- An upcoming Squid Game collab for Creative mode, featuring themed assets
- A Disney mode launching later this year
- More AI-powered NPCs in UEFN
The future of Fortnite looks brighter (and busier) than ever, but for now, all eyes are on the looming space station above the island.
“The Death Star itself has finally begun progressing… slowly tilting down more and more so its laser is focused on the island.”– Home of Games
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Death Star Sabotage event happening?
The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, with downtime starting immediately after.
What free rewards are available for the live event?
Players who log in between June 3–10 receive the Quicksilver Baton Spear pickaxe and Assault on Death Star loading screen. Twitch viewers can earn additional cosmetics like the Darth Jar Jar emoticon and Galactic War screen.
Can I keep the Stormtrooper skin used in the event?
Leakers suggest that Jones’s Stormtrooper outfit might be given out as a post-event reward.
Will Daigo return during the event?
Yes. It’s heavily implied that the spirit realm portal will reactivate during the Death Star’s laser strike, releasing Daigo to serve as Season 3’s villain.
Is there an early way to explore the Death Star?
Creative players have found glitch-based methods involving gas cans and vehicle geysers to reach the Death Star pre-event.
What was the issue with the loading screen reward?
Epic mistakenly sent the wrong image file. The correct Assault on Death Star screen will likely be issued in the next update.
Whether you’re storming the Death Star, chasing free rewards, or gearing up for Chapter 6 Season 3, Fortnite’s Star Wars finale promises to be one of the most thrilling live events yet. Strap in, pilot your X-Wing, and may the Force carry you to a Victory Royale.
