Fortnite Skywalker week update: Lightsabers, New Star Wars skins & more

Jump into Fortnite Skywalker week and wield the famous Jedi’s signature weapon. May The Force be with you.

The long-awaited Fortnite v22.30 patch has arrived, and it brings surprises! Fortnitemares 2022 is over, however Zero Build Horde Rush will be available for a little longer.

Fortnite Skywalker week is live from now until November 8. It celebrates the original trio of Star Wars heroes: Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo.

Fortnite Skywalker week changes

You’ll be able to pick up Luke’s blue and green Lightsabers, plus Darth Vader’s deadly red saber. Find Lightsabers in Imperial Chests, regular Chests, on the floor, and from defeating Darth Vader in-game.

Additionally, E-11 Blaster Rifles and Junk Rifts have both been unvaulted. Junk Rifts now have a chance to drop Luke Skywalker’s X-34 Landspeeder when they land.

The Pulse Rifle is also back. You can get one in regular Chests or from the ground.

Complete special Skywalker week Quests to secure bonus XP and help level up that Season 4 Battle Pass.

New Star Wars skins

There are some new members to the Original Trilogy cosmetics set too. Head to the Item Shop to grab fresh Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo Outfits, each with multiple styles and matching accessories.

Free Pickle Rick Back Bling

As mentioned earlier, Zero Build Horde Rush is still playable until November 15. Complete new Horde Rush Quests for even more extra XP.

Players who dust off 8 of these Quests will earn the frankly awesome Pickle Rick Back Bling.

Competitive updates

To the relief of many competitive fans, the Hunter Bolt-Action Sniper has been removed from tournament playlists.

The Skywalker week changes and Pulse Rifle will not affect competitive either. And for Zero Build pros, the Explosive Goo Gun is no longer in tournaments!

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