Fortnite is teaming with Disney Plus ahead of its Star Wars Season to bring the upcoming animated show, Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, to the game. The first two episodes of the highly anticipated show will be aired in-game two full days ahead of its release on May 4.
From creator Dave Filoni comes “Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld,” an all-new anthology series of animated shorts which will premiere May 4, 2025, exclusively on Disney+. The popular series, which began in 2022 with “Tales of the Jedi” and continued in 2024 with “Tales of the Empire,” this time focuses on the criminal underbelly of the Star Wars galaxy through the experiences of two iconic villains. Former assassin and bounty hunter Asajj Ventress is given a new chance at life and must go on the run with an unexpected new ally, while outlaw Cad Bane faces his past when he confronts an old friend, now a Marshal on the opposite side of the law.
It is part of the huge Fortnite: Galactic Battle Season coming to Fortnite, bringing plenty of exciting Star Wars content to the game. The Star Wars Watch Party island will go live at 10am ET on May 2, giving players the chance to watch Star Wars: Tales of the Empire before it lands on Disney Plus. This is huge news considering it is something that has never been done. The two previous anthology shows included Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Sith. They gave us a look at some of the franchises favourite characters in the events surrounding the movies and the other animated shows like The Clone Wars.
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Players can now link their Epic Games and MyDisney accounts to gain access to the show when it drops on May 2, as well as a First Order Stormtrooper Outfit to be used in-game. It is an exciting time to be a Star Wars fan. The new season in Fortnite looks amazing. With this pairing of Disney Plus and Star Wars, Fortnite is about to get so much bigger.
“For the first time, Disney+ is premiering a show inside a game, launching alongside our largest Star Wars collaboration with Fortnite to date – giving fans and players an exciting first look at the kinds of experiences they can expect as we shape a new future together,” said Sean Shoptaw, Executive Vice President, Disney Games & Digital Entertainment. “We’re building the next era of digital entertainment, where fans can play, watch, create and connect – and we’re just beginning to tap into what’s possible.”
“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 Adam Sussman, President, Epic Games. “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 can watch the trailer for Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld below:
