Fortnite's Star Wars collaboration continues to surprise players with unexpected twists. According to prominent leaker Loolo_WRLD, the battle royale's upcoming Death Star Sabotage live event on June 7 at 2 PM ET will feature a unique visual transformation - all player skins will appear as Stormtroopers without their iconic helmets.

This creative decision appears to reference a memorable scene from A New Hope where Han Solo and Luke Skywalker infiltrate the Death Star wearing stolen Stormtrooper armor. The leak suggests Epic Games has implemented special modifications for certain skins, maintaining each character's facial features while dressing them in Imperial armor.

While the Galactic Battle mini-season has been largely well-received, Epic Games has faced criticism regarding the Darth Jar Jar skin. The unusual requirement of earning over one million XP to unlock the purchase option has frustrated players who prefer direct V-Bucks transactions. The simultaneous release of a classic Jar Jar Binks variant further fueled debates about monetization practices.

The Galactic Battle mini-season will conclude following the Death Star Sabotage event, potentially leading to server downtime. While many expect Chapter 6 Season 3 to launch on June 7, maintenance could extend into June 8.

Rumors suggest the new season will embrace a superhero theme, potentially featuring:

• Original character designs (unlike previous Marvel collaborations)
• Possible crossover with James Gunn's upcoming Superman film (releasing July 11)
• Fresh gameplay mechanics tied to superpowers

With these exciting developments on the horizon, Fortnite continues to evolve its ever-expanding universe, blending pop culture collaborations with innovative gameplay experiences that keep millions of players engaged worldwide.