Fortnite is getting another content update as part of the Galactic Battle Star Wars season. The Mandalorian Rising content drop comes to Fortnite on May 22, complete with new in-game weapons and items.
According to Epic Games, this includes the Mandalorian Jetpack, Amban Sniper Rifle and the new dual-wield WESTAR-34 Blaster Pistols. Likewise, a new Mandalorian skin and accessory set will join the item shop in the coming days.
The news was announced by Epic Games on X, alongside confirmation of the release date and some of the inbound items.
“On May 22, Mandalorians will intervene,” Epic explains. “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.”
To celebrate the launch of the new Mandalorian Rising content drop, Epic has released a new gameplay trailer which you can see below.
According to insiders such as Shiina, the new Mandalorian skin has customisable back bling, as well as a new emote.
As you can see from the showcase video above, the emote is dubbed the Beskar Forge. You’ll also receive the Whistling Bird salute emote.
Finally, the latest content update will also add various NPCs to the game, including the Mandalorian Heavy, Scout, Supply, Medic.
The Star Wars season will continue in the coming weeks, beginning with the Star Destroyer Bombardment content drop on May 29.
Then there’s the Final Showdown event on June 7: “Mobilise and take the fight to Emperor Palpatine in a live, in-game narrative event on June 7. Never tell me the odds!”