Fans eager to experience the initial episodes of Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld will need to dive into Fortnite to watch the series before it becomes available on Disney+.
Epic Games recently announced its plans to enhance its Star Wars offerings, revealing that the first two episodes of the upcoming animated spinoff will premiere exclusively within Fortnite. This move is part of the studio's strategy to ramp up Star Wars content for the upcoming Galactic Battle season, which promises a plethora of Star Wars-themed rewards.
You can catch the premiere of *Tales of the Underworld*, featuring Asajj Ventress, on the Star Wars Watch Party island starting at 10 a.m. ET on May 2—two days before the show hits Disney+ for subscribers. Epic Games encourages fans to connect their Epic Games and MyDisney accounts, rewarding eligible players with a First Order Stormtrooper outfit. Although the full scope of benefits from linking accounts remains unclear, Epic hints at "more benefits to come."“Disney and Epic are pioneering the future of social entertainment together, and this expansive Star Wars collaboration offers a glimpse into the type of interactive experiences we envision,” Epic Games President Adam Sussman stated. “We are reimagining what’s possible with immersive storytelling in Fortnite with one of the world’s most beloved franchises - stay tuned for a lot more to come.”
The opportunity to watch both Tales of the Underworld episodes on the Star Wars Watch Party island will be available until May 11. The island will also host a Battle Arena where players can engage in combat, wielding lightsabers against waves of foes. Viewers who watch both episodes will be rewarded with an Asajj Ventress loading screen.
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Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld is a six-episode series animated in the style of The Clone Wars, focusing on the adventures of Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane. The series teases that Ventress will encounter a new chance at life and a new ally, while Bane is forced to confront his past.
Disney's relationship with Fortnite extends beyond the upcoming Galactic Battle season. In March 2024, Disney acquired a $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games, solidifying a long-term collaboration that will bring more Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar outfits into the popular battle royale game. Among the highlights of the next season are Darth Jar Jar and Emperor Palpatine.
Since its launch in 2017, Fortnite has continued to lead the gaming industry. Recent collaborations, such as the one with Sabrina Carpenter, have kept the game fresh and engaging, encouraging players to swap their pickaxes for dancing shoes.
