"Star Wars: Underworld Tales Premieres on Fortnite 2 Days Before Disney+"

Star Wars fans eager to dive into the first few episodes of the new animated series, Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, will need to venture into Fortnite to catch the premiere before it hits Disney+. Epic Games has unveiled an exciting expansion of its Star Wars offerings, announcing that the initial two episodes of this eagerly awaited spinoff will debut exclusively within Fortnite. This move is a key part of their strategy to enrich the upcoming Galactic Battle season with an array of Star Wars-themed content.

“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,” stated 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.”

Viewers have until May 11 to watch these exclusive episodes on the Star Wars Watch Party island, which will also feature a Battle Arena where players can wield lightsabers against waves of foes. As an added bonus, those who watch both episodes will unlock 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 promises to delve into Ventress's journey towards a new life and alliance, while Bane is set to confront his past.

Disney's collaboration with Fortnite extends well beyond the Galactic Battle season. In March 2024, Disney acquired a $1.5 billion stake in Epic, setting the stage for long-term cooperation that will see more Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar outfits introduced to the battle royale game. Anticipated highlights from the next season include unique characters like Darth Jar Jar and Emperor Palpatine.

Since its 2017 launch, Fortnite has continued to dominate the space. Recent partnerships, such as the crossover with Sabrina Carpenter, which had players putting down the pickaxes and putting on their dancing shoes, have helped maintain its leading position in the gaming world.