A galaxy far, far away has landed on the island — and it's bringing epic Fortnite story quests with it! From massive battles between the Empire and the Resistance to quests that shape the outcome of the war, there’s a lot to explore. In this guide, we’ll break down the story, the events, and the quests that make Galactic Battle one of Fortnite’s most ambitious seasons yet.

Fortnite Galactic Battle story explained

Fortnite's Galactic Battle event brings a huge Star Wars crossover to the game, where the Resistance and the Empire fight for control of the island.. Here’s the story of how it all works: 

How it all starts: The rift and the arrival of the empire

In Fortnite’s world, a massive rift opens, causing characters and technology from Star Wars to appear on the island. The Empire quickly sets up a First Order Base on the island, bringing TIE Fighters, Stormtroopers, and even Emperor Palpatine with them. Their goal? To take control of the island and spread their power across this new world.

But the Resistance isn’t going to let that happen.

Led by Leia Organa, the Resistance sets up a Resistance Base on the island. She’s joined by heroes like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Poe Dameron, ready to stop the Empire and fight for freedom. The stage is set for an epic war between these two sides.

The force joins the battle

A new twist in this event is the appearance of Force powers. For the first time in Fortnite, players can use the Force to change the battle in powerful ways. You can:

• Force Push to knock enemies away.
• Force Pull to grab items or pull enemies toward you.
• Force Lightning to attack with deadly electricity.

These powers can be found in special locations on the island, and they add a whole new level of excitement to the game.

Key dates and events: The story unfolds

The Galactic Battle doesn’t just happen in one day—it's a big event that builds over time. Here’s how the story progresses week by week:

• May 8: Leia, Luke, and Han Solo arrive. Players can now use new lightsaber abilities to fight the Empire.
• May 15: Chewbacca joins the battle with his CA-87 Jawa Scatter Blaster, helping the Resistance push back against the Empire.
• May 22: Mandalorian characters, including Din Djarin, arrive with jetpacks and the Amban Sniper Rifle. Some Mandalorians fight for the Resistance, while others work with the Empire.
• May 29: The Star Destroyer Bombardment event happens, where the Empire launches attacks from space, using turbolaser fire to destroy Resistance bases.
• June 7: The final event, Death Star Sabotage, takes place. Players will need to break into the Death Star and stop Emperor Palpatine in a huge final showdown.

How to complete all the Fortnite Galactic Battle story quests

Along with all the action, there are Story Quests that let you get more involved in the Star Wars storyline. These quests send you to different parts of the island to help the Resistance or the Empire.

Here’s a look at the Story Quests and how to complete them:

1. Bring a Jedi Padawan Lightsaber to General Grievous

Find General Grievous near Rolling Blossoms Farm.

Get a Padawan Lightsaber from Rey’s hologram (don’t get a red lightsaber).

Give the lightsaber to Grievous to get a Mythic IQA-11 Marksman Rifle.

2. Destroy Structures with the X-Wing’s Weapons

• Talk to Poe Dameron at the Resistance Base to get this quest.
• Find an X-Wing and use its laser weapons to destroy 25 structures.
• Return to Poe for a Legendary A280-CFE Blaster Rifle.

3. Fix the TIE Fighter

• Head to a Rebel Outpost near Flooded Frogs and interact with a computer.
• Collect three fuel containers from the area.
• Use the fuel to repair the TIE Fighter and take off to complete the quest.

4. Retrieve Rebel Data Logs (4)

• Interact with computers at Rebel Outposts or the Resistance Base to start this quest.
• Collect four Rebel Data Logs at different locations around the island.

5. Retrieve Stormtrooper Data Logs (4)

• Go to Vader Samurai’s Solitude and collect Stormtrooper Data Logs from computers in the area.