"Star Wars: Underworld Premieres in Fortnite 2 Days Before Disney+ Debut"

Fans eager to dive into the first few episodes of Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld will need to venture into Fortnite to catch the series premiere before it hits Disney+. Epic Games has announced an exciting expansion of its Star Wars universe within the game, revealing that the first two episodes of this new animated spinoff will debut exclusively on Fortnite. This move is a key part of their strategy to enhance the Star Wars experience during the upcoming Galactic Battle season, which promises an array of themed content.

Starting at 10 a.m. ET on May 2, you can watch the premiere of Tales of the Underworld featuring Asajj Ventress on the Star Wars Watch Party island—two full days before it becomes available to Disney+ subscribers. Epic Games is encouraging fans to link their Epic Games and MyDisney accounts, offering a First Order Stormtrooper outfit as a reward for eligible players. While the full scope of benefits from linking accounts remains under wraps, Epic hints at more perks 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,” said Epic Games President Adam Sussman. “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.”

You'll have until May 11 to enjoy these first two episodes on the Star Wars Watch Party island before it goes offline. In addition to the screenings, the island will feature a Battle Arena where players can engage in lightsaber combat against waves of enemies. Those 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 distinctive style of The Clone Wars, focusing on Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane. The official description hints at Ventress finding a new chance at life and a new ally, while Bane confronts his past.

Disney's partnership with Fortnite goes beyond the Galactic Battle season. In March 2024, Disney acquired a $1.5 billion stake in Epic, setting the stage for long-term collaborations. This investment will not only bring more Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar outfits into the battle royale game but will also feature exciting additions like Darth Jar Jar and Emperor Palpatine in the next season.

Since its launch in 2017, Fortnite has continued to dominate the gaming space. Recent collaborations, such as the one with Sabrina Carpenter, which saw players swapping pickaxes for dancing shoes, have kept the game at the forefront of the industry.