Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld Sets Premiere 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 head to Fortnite to catch the series before its official release on Disney+. Epic Games unveiled its plans to enhance its Star Wars offerings, announcing that the first two episodes of the animated spinoff will premiere exclusively within Fortnite. This move is part of the studio's broader strategy to enrich its upcoming Galactic Battle season with Star Wars-themed content.

Starting at 10 a.m. ET on May 2, you can watch the debut of Tales of the Underworld, featuring Asajj Ventress, on the Star Wars Watch Party island—two days before the show hits Disney+. Epic encourages fans to link their Epic Games and MyDisney accounts, promising a First Order Stormtrooper outfit as a reward. While the specific benefits of connecting these accounts remain somewhat mysterious, 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," 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 have until May 11 to watch both episodes of Tales of the Underworld on the Star Wars Watch Party island before it goes offline. The island also features a Battle Arena where players can engage in combat with lightsabers against waves of enemies. Completing both episodes will earn you 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 Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane. The official description hints at Ventress finding a new lease on life and a new ally, while Bane is forced to confront his past.

Disney's relationship with Fortnite extends well beyond the upcoming Galactic Battle season. In March 2024, Disney acquired a $1.5 billion stake in Epic, setting the stage for long-term collaboration. This partnership will see the integration of more Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar outfits into the popular battle royale game. Among the highlights for the next season are Darth Jar Jar and Emperor Palpatine.

Since its launch in 2017, Fortnite has continued to dominate the space. Recent collaborations, such as the one with Sabrina Carpenter, have helped maintain its popularity, encouraging players to put down the pickaxes and put on their dancing shoes.