FORTNITE fans are gushing online over the prospect that they may be able to play as a legendary Star Wars character in the game.
Gamers can download Fortnite Season 3 Chapter 3 from today and it features Darth Vader.
Earlier this month, gameplay starring the legendary Star Wars villain leaked online, fueling speculation that the antagonist could be a playable character.
Darth Vader was once a heroic Jedi Knight but later turned to the dark side of the Force after a battle with Obi-Wan Kenobi on Mustafar nearly killed him.
A Darth Vader skin was showcased in a Fortnite Collision Live event streamed online which sent gamers into a frenzy, SportsKeeda revealed.
The skin is a Tier 100 unlock in the game’s Season 3 Battle Pass.
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One fan said: “So tempted to get back on Fortnite just for that Darth Vader skin.”
Another commented: “Darth Vader is the coolest Star Wars character. Thank God he is in the battle pass in Fortnite instead of paying for him outright.”
A third gamer said: “Darth Vader is in Fortnite let me just play it for him (sic).”
But, his famous lightsaber is not among the items included in Battle Pass, leaving gamers furious.
One shared a picture of his weapon and said: “Really Epic?? That’s Darth Vader’s Pickaxe? That’s what you came up with?”
Another vented: “Darth Vader deserves his Lightsaber Pickaxe Petition.”
Some gamers compared the Star Wars character’s pickaxe to cutlery, while others said it looked like a signpost.
One said: “Please excuse my ignorance I’ve never watched Star Wars… it just looks like a spoon.”
While another complained: “So Darth Vader lightsaber pickaxe?
“Just another long stick for a force user. People are gonna be p*****.”
And, a third asked: “If we are really getting Darth Vader in Fortnite season 3 surely his pickaxe will be a lightsaber and not a stick right?”
Chapter 3 Season 3 Battle Pass also includes the defender Adira and the anti-hero, Evie.
Adira’s outfit is said to be a combination between armor and streetwear.
While, Evie wears brightly-colored jogging pants, sneakers, and a tank top.
As part of the “Vibin” gameplay, players can ride rollercoasters and try out new weapons and arsenal, Dual Shockers revealed.
It’s rumored that players will be able to unlock the world-famous archaeologist Indiana Jones later in the season.
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