Fortnite Unveils New Free Skin

Fortnite’s doin’ something wild again—so mark your calendars for May 23, ’cause that’s when the Party Up: Celestial Strike kicks off. And hey, all the cosmetics are free, which is too good, right? I mean, who doesn’t like not spending money? There’s this Star Wars vibe with it too, bringing in an AI Darth Vader. Kinda cool and slightly unsettling. Like, does he sense when you’re slacking? Probably not. But still.

The whole Vader thing is a ride. You find him, take him down, and boom—he’s in your squad. Talking back and everything. It’s like he’s livin’ in your game. You can even ask him to call you something else, maybe “The Chosen One” if you’re feelin’ that Jedi vibe. But there’s a catch—SAG-AFTRA’s not thrilled. Seems the AI voices ruffled some feathers—no surprise there.

Anyway, Epic’s spilled the beans on Twitter, letting us all know about those free goodies through June 7. You score things like a pickaxe, sprays, back bling, and the mysterious Iridia Vayne outfit—a total haul if you ask me. But the catch is you gotta buddy up in Fortnite. No lone wolves on this one. It’s a social game, right?

Now, here’s the real kicker. For the heavy lifters out there, nine quests start rollin’ out every day from May 23 to May 31. It’s like clockwork. Tasks are the usual XP hunts, either in worlds we, the players, cook up or in Epic’s own sanctioned adventures. Ever tried Ballistic or LEGO Odyssey? Super fun, but I drifted off and missed a few shots. Typical me.

Oh, and before I forget—May 22, the Mandalorian update lands. Customizable skins, jetpacks, new gear—the works. Who wouldn’t wanna soar around as a Mandalorian? There’s all this content flying out now, and fans are totally psyched. It’s like Fortnite’s just getting better with age, unlike my posture. So, if you’re still here and logged into the game, awesome things await!