Fortnite’s Star Wars season in Chapter 6 had all the makings of a smash hit: iconic characters, a new battle pass, custom vehicles, and an entire season centered around one of the most beloved franchises in pop culture. Yet just weeks in, the player base has dropped by nearly 50%, and fan sentiment has cooled faster than Hoth in a snowstorm. So, what went wrong?
From gameplay limitations and questionable cosmetic choices to major missed opportunities, we’re breaking down the 25 biggest complaints about the season—based on fan feedback, critical reactions, and Top Five Gaming‘s deep dive into everything that’s gone sideways.
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Gameplay Problems and Design Flaws
One of the biggest changes this season is the all-blaster loot pool—no traditional guns, no ammo crates, and no classic weapon variety. While some players appreciate the experimentation, many others feel locked out of the fun.
“Blasters are just straight-up overpowered… every fight has turned into a simple question: who shoots first.”—Top Five Gaming
Players also noticed that healing is harder now. With ammo crates gone (which often included mini shields), quick recovery options are limited. The removal of med grenades—without a Star Wars-themed replacement—left some scratching their heads.
Mobility, once a highlight of Fortnite gameplay, is also lacking. With only three options now (compared to eight last season), getting around the map feels sluggish, especially after losing parkour mechanics like wall kicking and roll landing.
Lightsabers, despite being a fan-favorite weapon, have failed to deliver their legendary power. They feel weak compared to blasters and are easily countered due to cooldowns and infinite ammo spam.
Missed Opportunities and Poor Cosmetic Choices
Epic Games’ decision to exclude lightsaber pickaxes—again—was the tipping point for many. Despite years of community requests, the most anticipated cosmetic still hasn’t arrived.
“This was the final chance… the fact they didn’t makes us think it is clearly not their decision at this point.”—Top Five Gaming
Other cosmetics fell flat too. The “Where My Wookies At” music pack is widely considered one of the worst ever added to Fortnite. The Wookie Team Leader Skin, while creative, felt like a cheap reskin in a season that should be loaded with fan-favorite Star Wars characters.
Even General Grievous, a surprise inclusion in the Battle Pass, disappointed fans. He’s not a boss, can’t be fought, and instead stands on a mountain collecting lightsabers like a museum curator.
Worse yet, wraps are completely disabled this season due to the blaster-only loadout, making every existing and new weapon wrap temporarily useless.
POI Issues, Story Delays, and Launch Missteps
Though Star Wars content is packed into one corner of the map, many players feel the world doesn’t feel immersive or galactic enough.
“This doesn’t feel like a Star Wars season—it just feels like the previous map with a couple of bases on it.”—Top Five Gaming
Big-name vehicles like the Millennium Falcon? Just decorations. And while X-wings and TIE Fighters are usable, they’re so weak and rare that most players ignore them.
Meanwhile, the ongoing story of Naigo and the Spirit Realm was abruptly paused for the entire season, leaving lore fans with nothing to follow. Questlines introduced this season are also described as “awkward and messy”, with poor structure and confusing objectives.
The season’s launch added to frustrations, falsely advertising “25 Battle Pass tiers” in the shop but only giving players 10 before Epic fixed the text.
While Fortnite’s Star Wars season promised a galaxy of content, it’s become clear that several missteps have left the community divided. From weak vehicles and underpowered lightsabers to confusing quests and cosmetic letdowns, this could have been the crossover season of the decade—but instead, it feels like a missed opportunity in hyperspace.
Still, the season is short, and Epic may have surprises in store. Until then, fans can only hope that future updates bring balance to the Force—and to Fortnite.
FAQs: Fortnite Star Wars Season
Why are players frustrated with the Star Wars season?
The limited loot pool, lack of mobility, cosmetic restrictions, and missed Star Wars content opportunities have left many fans disappointed.
Why don’t lightsaber pickaxes exist yet?
Most likely due to licensing restrictions from Disney. Epic still hasn’t added them, despite massive demand.
Can I use wraps on blasters this season?
No. All blasters have custom models, so no weapon wraps are visible until the next season.
Is General Grievous a boss fight?
No. He appears as an NPC you give lightsabers to—he isn’t a fightable boss, which disappointed many fans.
What happened with the Battle Pass tier purchase issue?
The item shop initially advertised 25 tiers but gave players only 10. Epic corrected the error within an hour.
