Fortnite’s Star Wars Celebration Has Stormed In Fortnite has been on a Star Wars high recently, lighting up the battleground with epic skins and a new battle pass for a month-long celebration. Amid the free stormtrooper skin frenzy and a ton of new Star Wars gear, there’s still a couple of surprise stars waiting in the wings. While Darth Jar Jar’s mysterious plans are still under wraps (seriously, what’s up with that one?), we now know when Jedi Master Mace Windu will make his grand entrance.
Mace Windu Hits the Item Shop Thanks to some reliable Fortnite leakers like ShiinaBR and SpushFNBR, we’ve got the scoop: Mace Windu is set to drop in the Fortnite item shop at 8 p.m. ET on May 9, priced at 1500 V-Bucks. And it doesn’t stop there—if you’re feeling extra jazzy, you can grab a bundle that includes a backbling, an emote, a pickaxe, and a weapon wrap for 2000 V-Bucks. That’s right, you can accessorize your way to the ultimate Jedi swag!
The Lightsaber Conundrum: Bass Guitar to the Rescue Here’s where it gets really quirky: although Mace Windu is known for his awesome purple lightsaber, Epic Games has decided to skip turning it into a pickaxe. Instead, you’ll be wielding a cool bass guitar accessory. Why no lightsaber pickaxe, you ask? Epic’s been pretty clear on one thing—they’re not letting lightsabers double as pickaxes. Is it a game balance thing because lightsabers are already viable in-game weapons, or is it just Disney being all “nope” about crossing the streams between Jedi weaponry and pickaxe functionality? Either way, it’s a neat twist that could add a fun musical vibe to your Fortnite sesh.
Extra Tidbits for the Fans In case you missed the buzz, here’s a little flavor from ShiinaBR’s tweet that’s been ringing around the community: Mace Windu’s emote leaked, and fans are already cracking up over the idea of him twirling a bass guitar instead of his iconic lightsaber. It’s these delightful surprises that keep Fortnite feeling fresh and a bit cheeky—just the way we like it.
So gear up, folks! Whether you’re a hardcore Star Wars aficionado or just here for the Fortnite frenzy, Mace Windu’s arrival is set to bring a dose of Jedi cool—and a touch of rock ‘n’ roll—to your next battle royale session.
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