Fortnite will feature new Star Wars film scene
After Fortnite players earlier in the year were treated to stormtrooper skins and a Star Destroyer flying above the map, Fortnite has announced another collaboration with Star Wars where the game's cinema will feature a scene from the new Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. In-game notifications informed players that the cinema's doors open at 1:30 pm EST.
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Unannounced Star Wars game title leaked on Twitter
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EA reportedly canceled a Star Wars spin-off game last year
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Fortnite Chapter 2 to bring some big changes
Epic Games has just launched its new Fortnite update, adding Season 2 Chapter 2 to the game. This new chapter will include a large number of new playable characters (such as a muscular anthropomorphic cat), new cosmetics and items. The map also has several new secret agent themed locations, including a volcano hideout.
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