Epic Games continues to secure big crossover cosmetics for its battle royaleFortnite,and a popularStar Warscharacter is coming to the game next month. While there are variousStar Warscharacters already available inFortnite, this fan favorite may become the most popular one.
Epic Games has officially confirmed and IGN has spotted that fan-favoriteStar Warscharacter Boba Fett will be coming toFortnitenext month. The popularStar Warsbounty hunter will be added to theFortniteitem shop on December 24, Christmas Eve, also known as Disney Plus Day. The skin will be added with a bundle and it releases at 7 P. M. EST.
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Although Epic Games has confirmed that Boba Fett will be joining theFortniteroster soon, the image that Epic Games used to promote the skin included another popular character. Sitting on the right armrest of Boba Fett’s throne is Fennec Shand who appeared inThe Mandalorian. In the promotional image, Shand held aFortniteShield Potion in her lap and a hologram in her right hand.
The addition of Fennec Shand in theFortnitepromotional image showing off Boba Fett may tease something else releasing with theStar Warsskin. The hologram in Shand’s hand could be an Emote that flashes the symbol of Mythosaur when Boba Fett is added toFortniteas big skins are known for releasing in bundles complete withotherFortnitecosmeticssuch as Emotes, Harvesting Tools, Back Blings, etc. TheFortniteimage of Boba Fett also suggests that the skin will release with a Tusken Raider’s Gaffi Stick Harvesting Tool.
The success ofThe Mandalorianback in 2019 inspired Epic Games to add the titular character from theStar Warsseries during Chapter 2 Season 5 - Zero Point. Among other changes,FortniteZero Pointadded the popular bounty feature toFortnitethat has remained in the battle royale since. Contrary to Boba Fett’s addition toFortnite, The Mandalorian was a prominent feature of the Season 5 Battle Pass which featured additional armor pieces for the popularStar Warscharacter.
Other popularStar Warscharacters represented inFortniteby skins include Kylo Ren, Rey, and an Imperial Stormtrooper.Fortnitefans have also previously had access to a Mythic lightsaber melee weapon that came in various colors and caused significant damage.Star WarsDirector J. J. Abrams has also appeared inFortniteduring a live event in the past to unveil a clip from one of the films.
Disney is preparing to releaseStar Wars: The Book of Boba Fetton Disney Plus on December 29, making theFortniteskin release part of the pre-release promotion. It’s currently unclear what additional cosmetics will release with Boba Fett next month, but the promotional image teasing multiple items suggests that he will receive a bundle. GivenStar Wars' regular appearance inFortnite, this Boba Fett skin may not be the lastStar Wars-inspired cosmetic added to Epic Games' battle royale.
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