Lightsabers, Blasters, and Downtime: Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 is Here!
The Force is strong with this one! Fortnite servers are currently down, but the wait is almost over. Get ready for Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3: Galactic Battle, a massive Star Wars crossover event that's set to redefine the battle royale experience. This article covers everything you need to know about the downtime, the new season's features, and when you can jump back into the action.
Fortnite Downtime: What's Happening?
Fortnite is currently offline as of 2 AM ET (11 PM PT on May 1st) / 7 AM BST on May 2nd, 2025, for scheduled maintenance. This is to prepare for the launch of the highly anticipated Chapter 6 Season 3, Galactic Battle. Downtime typically lasts a few hours, though it could be longer for such a significant update.
- Downtime Start: May 2, 2025, at 2 AM ET / 11 PM PT (May 1) / 7 AM BST
- Estimated Downtime Duration: 2-5 hours (check https://status.epicgames.com for updates)
While you wait, let's explore what awaits you in Galactic Battle!
Galactic Battle: A Star Wars Adventure
This isn't just another skin pack; it's a full-blown Star Wars takeover! Expect:
- New Star Wars Skins: Get ready to unlock iconic characters like Darth Sidious, Poe Dameron, General Grievous, a Rebel Evie, and a Wookiee Team Leader. Rumours even suggest Darth Jar Jar might make an appearance!
- New Map Locations: Explore brand-new Points of Interest (POIs) across the island. Expect locations like Vader Samurai's Solitude, Resistance Base, Outpost Enclave, and a First Order Base.
- New Weapons: Prepare for blaster battles! The new loot pool includes various blasters, from pistols to rifles, and the ever-popular lightsaber will be making a return.
- New Vehicles: Take to the skies in iconic Star Wars vehicles, like X-Wings and TIE Fighters! Prepare for epic aerial battles.
- In-Game Event: A special in-game screening of the first two episodes of Disney+'s *Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld* will be available shortly after launch, followed by a major live event later in the season.
The Galactic Battle season also promises regular weekly updates, adding new weapons, challenges, and other content throughout May and June. Key dates to remember are:
- May 2, 2025: Imperial Takeover
- May 8, 2025: The Pull of the Force
- May 22, 2025: Mandalorian Rising
- May 29, 2025: Star Destroyer Bombardment
- June 7, 2025: Death Star Sabotage
Get Ready for Launch!
The Fortnite Galactic Battle season is shaping up to be the biggest Star Wars event in Fortnite history. The combination of new skins, locations, weapons, vehicles, and in-game events promises countless hours of fun. Make sure to update your game client, and keep an eye on the official Fortnite status page for the latest information on server status.
May the Force be with you (and your ping!), gamers!
