Fortnite just wrapped up one of its most dramatic live events yet. During the Star Wars-themed event called Death Star Sabotage, players witnessed the destruction of the Death Star and the surprise arrival of none other than Superman.
Nearly 6 million players joined the event, which took place above Fortnite’s island. The Star Wars mini-season had built up to this moment, with the Empire’s fully powered Death Star hovering ominously in the sky.
The mission? Infiltrate the station and stop its massive space laser before it can wipe out the Fortnite map.
Players succeeded, but not without consequences. The Death Star was destroyed, and large, fiery debris started falling toward the Island, causing chaos. In the final moments of the event, Superman appeared, suggesting his role in helping recover the island and teasing what’s coming in the next season.
This event didn’t just stick to the usual island battlegrounds. It took fans into outer space, showing Fortnite’s reality bubble floating through the multiverse. Players piloted X-Wings and TIE-Fighters, engaging in epic dogfights and blasting enemy Star Destroyers.
It felt like a mini version of Star Wars: Battlefront and brought a fresh experience to longtime Fortnite fans.
Next, players entered the Death Star itself. Iconic Fortnite characters Jonesy and Hope, voiced by Troy Baker and Suzie Yeung, led the infiltration. Disguised as Stormtroopers, they guided players through the station’s dark corridors.
Eventually, players came face-to-face with the Emperor, with a voice that sounded a lot like Ian McDiarmid, the original Palpatine actor. The mission ended with players escaping just in time before the Death Star exploded.
But the victory celebration didn’t last long. A callback to 2021’s Operation Sky Fire event, large chunks of the destroyed Death Star started raining down on the island.
One of those fiery chunks crashed directly into the glowing Rift Gate, a key part of the current storyline involving the antihero Daigo. This released mysterious energy from the spirit realm, crackling all over the island.
Then came the big twist — Superman was seen watching the island from above, now flooded with strange new energy. This energy will likely explain the new superpowers in the upcoming season.
Fortnite made another surprise move: for the first time, a major live event and a new season are launching on the same day. After Death Star Sabotage ended, Fortnite went into downtime.
But players won’t have to wait long — Chapter 6: Season 3 launches just hours later and will be superhero-themed.
One more exciting detail for DC fans: this version of Superman is modeled after David Corenswet, the actor starring in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman film. This is a clever bit of brand synergy between Fortnite and Hollywood.
Despite all the hype, the Star Wars mini-season faced some criticism. Many players were frustrated with the decision to remove all regular weapons and ammo, replacing them with only Star Wars gear for five weeks.
This likely contributed to some of the lowest player numbers Fortnite has seen in recent months.
Still, with Superman joining the game, Epic Games is hoping to bounce back strong. The superhero-themed Chapter 6 looks promising, especially with the multiverse storyline expanding.
It also brings new possibilities, as Epic recently announced that Star Wars assets will soon be available to Fortnite creators, letting them design their own experiences in the Star Wars universe.
Whether you’re a fan of Fortnite, Star Wars, or DC Comics, this event had something for everyone. And with the next season just around the corner, excitement is already building for what’s coming next.
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