After years of waiting patiently in the deserts of Tatooine, Obi-Wan Kenobi has emerged for battle in Fortnite. Arriving in the Item Shop on May 26th at 8:00 pm EST, Obi-Wan as well as a bunch of exciting items will be available for fans to pick up.
Here’s what players can expect to pick up next week:
Obi-Wan Kenobi Outfit
Desert Essentials Back Bling (included with the Outfit): An assortment of tools perfect for living an isolated existence on a remote desert planet.
Obi-Wan’s Blade Pickaxe: An ol’ reliable partner.
Jedi Interceptor Glider: Your new fighter has arrived.
Obi-Wan’s Message Emote: An important transmission…
All of these items can be purchased separately or together for a bundled discount price. Purchasing the bundle also grants players access to the “Surrounded Loading Screen”.
In addition to his Item Shop debut, there will also be an Obi-Wan Kenobi Cup tournament, starting May 22nd. Participating in this Duos Battle Royale event offers players a chance to earn the Obi-Wan Kenobi Outfit and Desert Essentials Back Bling early!
It’s also worth noting that Lightsabers and E-11 Blaster Rifles will also be making their way into this cup as well. For more information on the Obi-Wan Kenobi Cup, check out the official Fortnite blog for more details.
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