The arrival of the month of May is cause for celebration in a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars gets to prove that it's not a franchise to be trifled with, with all sorts of events and releases in honor of Star Wars Day on May 4. The tie-ins can come in all shapes and sizes. However, one of the most popular is the annual crossover with Fortnite, the battle royale multiplayer video game that prides itself on adding popular IPs to its ever-growing arsenal.For Star Wars Day 2026, Fortnite introduced several new game modes that give the Battlefront franchise a run for its money. There's also a new Din Djarin skin dropping in the game to coincide with the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu in theaters on May 22. With that in mind, it's no surprise that the titular bounty hunter was featured in Fortnite's marketing as often as the likes of Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine. But another character, one with a controversial past, continues to make the rounds: Rey.Epic Games Read full article on The Direct.