Just recently, my friend Mike was buzzing with excitement: “Hey, did you hear? Fortnite’s got a huge event coming up — it’s Star Wars-themed! I’m practically glued to my screen this whole June.” Naturally, I had to check it out. After all, battling for resources is fun, but teaming up to save the galaxy? Now that’s next-level.
The event is called Death Star Sabotage, and it’s dropping on Saturday, June 7th. What’s cool is that this wasn’t some last-minute surprise — Epic Games teased it way back on April 20th during the Star Wars Celebration Japan event. So, the hype’s been building for a while.
Here’s the rundown on timing: The event kicks off at 11 AM Pacific Time, 2 PM Eastern Time, and 7 PM British Summer Time. And starting from 9 AM Pacific / 12 PM Eastern / 5 PM BST, you can jump into the lobby and find a special event tile. Early birds can take some spins flying X-Wings and TIE Fighters around the map, just to get into the Star Wars spirit.
It reminds me of watching Star Wars as a kid — those epic dogfights always got my heart racing. Imagine yourself piloting an X-Wing in Fortnite’s map, dodging enemy fire, and feeling the adrenaline rush. Pure nostalgia mixed with the thrill of the game.
As for the event itself, Epic Games is keeping a few surprises under wraps — they want players to experience the story firsthand. What we do know is this will be a fully immersive, interactive live event. The official description says players will feel like they’re holding the fate of the entire galaxy in their hands. You’ll be joining forces with other players to take down the orbital superweapon and stop Emperor Palpatine’s evil plan. This isn’t just a simple shootout — expect coordinated missions and intense teamwork.
It reminds me of a past Fortnite live event I played with friends. We planned out how to take down a huge boss together, but during the fight, one friend accidentally launched themselves into the air with a jetpack and nearly got wiped out. We were laughing and scrambling to save each other — moments like that make these events unforgettable.
Another important detail: this event wraps up Chapter 6’s Star Wars season. After it ends, Fortnite will go into a short downtime to prepare for the next season launch. So think of this event like the grand finale of a hit TV series — all the story threads come crashing together in one explosive showdown.
If you don’t want to miss out, my advice is to log in early. Don’t wait until the last minute — update your game beforehand, grab some snacks, and settle in for what could be a long but epic battle. And hey, why not take some time in the lobby flying around and practicing your X-Wing moves? You never know when you might want to show off a bit.
Honestly, crossovers like this keep Fortnite fresh and exciting. They give us players stories to tell and moments to remember. After past events, my friends and I always chat about who pulled off the coolest move or which team had the slickest coordination. We even re-watch clips and laugh over the craziest parts.
So mark your calendar for June 7th — the Death Star Sabotage event isn’t just another update. It’s your chance to suit up, team up, and maybe even become the hero who saves the galaxy.
See you in the battle, pilot!
