Hello There: Obi-Wan Kenobi Joins Fortnite Next Week

Gamers have speculated that Obi-Wan Kenobi may very well be making his approach to Fortnite quickly for plenty of causes. For starters, the upcoming Disney Plus present, Obi-Wan Kenobi, begins subsequent week and Disney and Fortnite have an intensive historical past of collaborating forward of massive releases like motion pictures or TV exhibits. There’s additionally the truth that Obi-Wan’s lightsaber is already in Fortnite because it was one in every of 4 added to the sport throughout its Might the Fourth Star Wars Celebration interval. 

Now, it’s official: the Jedi grasp is coming to Fortnite to search out the excessive floor. Extra particularly, he’ll hit the Fortnite Merchandise Store on Thursday, Might 26, at 8 p.m. ET. That’s simply in time for his massive Disney Plus present, which begins the following day. As for what to anticipate, right here’s a glance: 

As you possibly can see, the Obi-Wan Kenobi Outfit appears such as you’d count on – it’s honest to say actor Ewan McGregor is now in Fortnite, too, due to his likeness now being within the sport. Nevertheless, there are different objects out there within the Fortnite Merchandise Store too: 

• Desert Necessities Again Bling (included with the outfit): An assortment of instruments good for dwelling an remoted existence on a distant desert planet. 
• Obi-Wan’s Blade Pickaxe: A sublime harvesting software for a extra civilized age. 
• Jedi Interceptor Glider: Your new fighter has arrived. 
• Obi-Wan’s Message Emote: An vital transmission…

Epic Video games says this stuff will probably be out there individually or collectively in a bundle. This package deal additionally contains the Kenobi, Surrounded Loading Display, which you’ll be able to view under: 

Final however not least, the Obi-Wan Kenobi Cup begins this Sunday, Might 22, and will probably be a battle royale duos match. In it, you’ll have an opportunity to earn the Obi-Wan Kenobi Outfit and Desert Necessities Again Bling early. 

Whereas ready for Obi-Wan Kenobi to hit the sport, take a look at Robocop, who was not too long ago added to Fortnite, after which take a look at Scarlet Witch, who joined the roster as properly. Examine how Fortnite V-Bucks bought on PlayStation can now be used throughout all platforms after that. 

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