Fortnite: Defeat Darth Vader & Earn His Lightsaber In New Update
A new Fortnite update lets players fight and defeat Darth Vader to earn the iconic Sith Lord's powerful lightsaber. Epic Games' battle royale shooter is known for its crossovers with various different properties, including the beloved Star Wars franchise. A Fortnite Darth Vader skin was recently added to the game in Chapter 3 Season 3, but now players can face the infamous villain himself and wield his signature weapon.
Over time Fortnite has continued expanding its lineup of collaborations and crossovers, with Star Wars content being particularly popular among fans. Back in 2019 the multiplayer shooter commemorated the release of Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker by adding skins of characters like Rey, Finn and Kylo Ren. The event also saw the addition of an exciting quest that let players fly the Millennium Falcon. Since then Fortnite has received even more Star Wars skins, with most pulled from Disney+ shows like The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. Lightsabers and Star Wars skins made a return to Fortnite on May 4, and now the series' most iconic character has touched down on the Island.
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A brand-new Fortnite update will let players confront the Dark Side, challenge Darth Vader and collect his lightsaber. Starting today, Darth Vader will land on the Island alongside a squad of Stormtroopers during every match. The cyborg Sith Lord will likely be an overwhelming foe, but defeating him will let players collect his dropped lightsaber. Darth Vader's iconic weapon will let players block incoming fire, throw it like a boomerang or simply slash enemies with impunity. E-11 Blasters can also be collected from Vader's fallen Stormtroopers, or from Imperial Chests
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