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”.
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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