Lightsabers return to Fortnite just in time for May 4

In time for May 4th, lightsabers are coming back to the UK with other Star Wars products. Fortnite. From now until May 17, various Star Wars items from years past will be available in the game — with some outfits back in the shop, as well.

Four lightsabers are available throughout the universe. Fortnite world: Luke Skywalker’s green lightsaber, Kylo Ren’s red lightsaber, Mace Windu’s purple lightsaber, and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s blue lightsaber (just in time for the Disney Plus show premiering later this month). The E-11 Blaster Rifle, as well as other weapons from Star Wars, will be included in the game. You can use all Star Wars weapons in Fortnite just like other Fortnite weapons.

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Returning outfits include an Imperial Stormtrooper and Kylo Ren as well as Zorii Bliss, Finn and Rey as well a Sith Trooper. Boba Fett, Fennec Shand and Krrsantan are also included. If your favorite Star Wars Fortnite outfit is missing (like the Mandalorian’s armor), then it was probably a previous Battle Pass item — those won’t be coming back just yet.

You can also get sweet new weapons and garb. There are several Star Wars-related Quests that will remain active until May 15. You will receive an Empire Banner for completing five of them. You can find more details at the Fortnite blog.