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Fortnite Death Star Sabotage live event ends with new season launch

Fortnite’s Star Wars‑themed Death Star Sabotage event ran for 15–25 minutes, ending with the Death Star’s destruction and a new season set to release soon.

By Published · 12:34 AM · Updated · 1 min read
Fortnite Death Star Sabotage live event ends with new season launch

Key points

  • The event began at 11 AM PT, with players queuing from noon to secure spots.
  • Teams of up to four pilots X‑wings or TIE fighters to stop the Death Star’s superlaser.
  • Participants earned exclusive in‑game rewards and the event was available on all major platforms.
  • The new Fortnite season is expected to launch shortly after the event.
  • Epic Games has not confirmed the exact downtime after the event.

Fortnite’s highly anticipated Death Star Sabotage live event brought players together on June, 2025, for a dramatic Star Wars-themed season finale. The event began at PM ET (11 AM PT), with players able to queue up as early as noon to secure their spot and prepare for the galactic showdown.

During the event, participants joined forces in parties of up to four, piloting X-wings or TIE fighters as Emperor Palpatine threatened to unleash the Death Star’s superlaser on the Battle Royale Island. The interactive experience lasted roughly 15–25 minutes, blending cinematic storytelling with hands-on action as players attempted to sabotage the Death Star and prevent total destruction.

Epic Games has not confirmed the exact duration of downtime following the event, but the new Fortnite season is expected to launch shortly after the conclusion of Death Star Sabotage Players who participated received exclusive in-game rewards, and the event was accessible across all major platforms, including mobile and cloud gaming services.

With the Death Star destroyed and a new season on the horizon, fans are now counting down to the next chapter in Fortnite’s ever-evolving universe.

Your questions, answered

When did the Fortnite Death Star Sabotage event start?

It began at 11 AM PT (PM ET) on June 2025.

How long did the Death Star Sabotage event last?

The interactive experience lasted roughly 15–25 minutes.

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