Here are the early patch notes for today’s new Fortnite Star Wars v29.40 (1.000.136 / 4.24) update including server downtime on 3rd May 2024.
It’s the fourth major update of Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2. With the season coming to an end in a few weeks, this will likely be the biggest update of the season.
A few days ago, Epic Games began teasing the v29.40 update and some of the new content that would come with the new release.
We already knew we would be getting a Star Wars x Fortnite collaboration for another year, but this time, there’ll be LEGO Fortnite Star Wars content, too.
Epic Games has already released patch notes for today’s Fortnite 4.24 / 1.000.136 update for the Star Wars collaboration as well as when the servers will go offline on 3rd May 2024 for scheduled maintenance.
Here’s everything you need to know about today’s release.e
Fortnite Server Downtime Today – 05.03.24
Every major Fortnite update requires Epic Games to take the servers offline for scheduled maintenance, and today’s v29.40 / 1.000.136 update is no different.
On the official Fortnite Status Twitter account, Epic stated that the Fortnite servers will go down for scheduled maintenance on May 3rd, 2024 at 4 AM ET / 9 AM BST / 10 AM CEST.
Here’s the official tweet:
Whilst there’s no information as to when the servers will be back online, based on the last few updates, they’ll likely be back up on May 3rd, 2024 at 6 AM ET / 11 AM BST / 12 PM CEST.
We’ll update this section of the article when the servers are officially back online.
Fortnite Star Wars Update 4.24 / 1.000.136 / v29.40 Patch Notes – 3 May
Fortnite and Star Wars are crossing over again, but not in the same way as before! On May 3 with v29.40, galactic adventure comes to different parts of the Fortnite universe: LEGO® Fortnite, Battle Royale, Fortnite Festival, and Rocket Racing.
There’s something for every Star Wars fan in this vast crossover. Head to LEGO Fortnite to unlock Star Wars Builds and Decor, or fight off enemies with a Wookiee Bowcaster by your side in Battle Royale. Rock out in a Mos Eisley Cantina-inspired area at the Festival Jam Stage, and unlock a Podracer and Darth Maul Decal in Rocket Racing!
REBEL AGAINST THE EMPIRE IN LEGO FORTNITE
The Empire and Rebels are coming to your LEGO Fortnite world… Side with the Rebels by building up the Rebel Village and using tools to keep the Empire at bay: Lightsabers, Bowcasters, DL-44 Blasters, E-11 Blasters, and Thermal Detonators!
Make progress in the LEGO Pass: Rebel Adventure as you help out the Rebellion. This Pass has unlockable rewards including Star Wars Builds and Decor, and the Chewbacca Outfit you’ll get just for upgrading to the Pass’ Premium Reward Track! There’s so much to see and do in LEGO Fortnite that there’s a whole ‘nother blog post fans can read
CHEWBACCA BRINGS HIS BOWCASTER TO BATTLE ROYALE!
CHEWBACCA JOINS THE FIGHT
Millennium Falcon co-pilot Chewbacca has been captured and it’s up to you to rescue him! To save him from the claws of the Empire, you’ll need to head to a specific Imperial Roadblock. (The one he’s at changes each match!) Chewbacca will cheer after being liberated, then follow you into battle with his trusty Bowcaster.
“RRRaarrRRRagh!”
Who says Wookiees should have all the fun? Chewbacca will hand you your own Wookiee Bowcaster as a thanks for rescuing him! You can also find one inside Imperial Chests at Imperial Roadblocks across the Island. With this weapon equipped, shoot individual quarrels quickly or charge up a heavier, explosive shot.
You’ll like this thing.
WIELD DARTH VADER’S LIGHTSABER ONCE AGAIN!
Don’t underestimate the power of the dark side.
Darth Vader and the Stormtroopers will be returning to the BR Island in the Lambda Shuttle! Defeat Vader in battle and you’ll be able to pick up his lightsaber. Use Darth Vader’s Lightsaber to block incoming fire and swing at enemies, and even throw it at your opponents!
With Stormtroopers come their E-11 Blasters. Grab these returning weapons from defeated Stormtroopers or from Imperial Chests at Vader’s landing sites.
Try not to miss.
A GALAXY FULL OF QUESTS
Put your Bowcaster and Blaster skills to the test to complete Battle Royale’s Star Wars Quests! You’ll receive a Battle Pass Level Up for completing five of these Quests, and the AWR Pack Back Bling for completing ten.
Battle Royale’s Star Wars Quests will be released in two phases during the crossover: the first on May 3 at 9 AM ET and the second at 9 AM ET on May 7.
The Star Wars bash in Battle Royale, including the Quests, will end May 14 at 9 AM ET!
TOURNAMENT NOTES
- The Star Wars crossover gameplay features are not included in tournaments.
GET THE GALAXY GROOVIN’ IN FORTNITE FESTIVAL
PLAY SOME MUSIC WITH A MOS EISLEY CANTINA-INSPIRED SETTING
Jam just like they do on Tatooine! An area inspired by Mos Eisley’s famous Cantina will be coming to the Fortnite Festival Jam Stage on May 3. Create your own version of the famous cantina band by getting up on stage with your friends, or just chill out and appreciate some sandy songs.
UNLOCK THE SEVEN-STRING HALLIKSET GUITAR!
Pick up a Naboo classic. You can unlock the Seven-string Hallikset Guitar by completing seven of Fortnite Festival’s Star Wars Quests! These Quests go live 9 AM ET on May 3. For completing just four, you’ll unlock a Battle Pass Level Up!
Fortnite Festival’s Star Wars festivities, including the Quests, will be available until May 14 at 9 AM ET!
“KEEP AWAY FROM THOSE ENERGY BINDERS” – STAR WARS IN ROCKET RACING
Ready your hyperdrive — it’s ‘bout time to boost to the Quest tab! Keep a lookout for Star Wars Quests flipping into Rocket Racing on May 3 at 9 AM ET, and more at 9 AM ET on May 7. Complete seven of these Quests to unlock a Battle Pass Level Up and 14 to unlock the podracing-inspired Energy Binders Trail!
Starting May 3 at 9 AM ET, Rocket Racing will also have May the Fourth Quests. Complete four to unlock Anakin’s Podracer Decal and eight to unlock the Darth Maul Decal! Drive over to the dark side of the track.
Both sets of Quests will be available in Rocket Racing until May 20 at 9 PM ET!
STAR WARS COMES TO THE SHOP!
A starship-load of items will be entering the Shop — here’s a preview of some of the new offerings that’ll be available:
NEW OUTFITS: DAGOBAH LUKE, LANDO CALRISSIAN, AND AWR TROOPER
Take your pick from a Jedi apprentice, a smooth-talking smuggler, and one of the Empire’s most covert soldiers! The Dagobah Luke, Lando Calrissian, and AWR Trooper Outfits will be in the Shop starting May 3 with the release of v29.40.
It doesn’t matter if you’re from a swampy planet, Cloud City, or the Empire, it’s always nice to have options — that’s why all three of these Outfits also have a LEGO Style!
Dagobah Luke and Lando Calrissians’ LEGO Styles.
AWR Trooper’s LEGO Style.
BOBA FETT, HAN SOLO, KYLO REN, AND MORE RETURN
Looking to fill in the gaps in your Star Wars squad? A bunch of Star Wars Series Outfits will be returning to the Shop throughout this crossover:
- Original Trilogy era:
- Boba Fett
- Han Solo
- Imperial Stormtrooper
- Leia Organa
- New Trilogy era:
- Finn
- Kylo Ren
- Rey
- Sith Trooper
- Zorii Bliss
A RIDE FIT FOR A BOUNTY HUNTER
Cruise in a car crafted from Mandalorian Steel. The Beskar Car Body is the toughest ride in the galaxy and is available in the Fortnite Shop starting May 3 with the release of v29.40. This Car Body is part of the Beskar Bundle, which includes:
- Beskar Car Body
- Beskar (Din Djarin) Wheels
- The Armorer Beskar Decal
- Beskar (Armorer) Wheels
- Boba Fett Beskar Decal
- Beskar (Boba Fett) Wheels
- Bo-Katan Kryze Beskar Decal
- Beskar (Bo-Katan Kryze) Wheels
- Sabine Wren Beskar Decal
- Beskar (Sabine Wren) Wheels
All the items in the bundle are usable in Rocket Racing, Battle Royale, and creator-made islands where Car items can be used. They’re also eligible for cross-game ownership with Rocket League!
PLAY AN ICONIC STAR WARS SONG!
Take the cantina band’s catchiest song with you across the Fortnite universe with the “Cantina Band” (a.k.a. “Mad About Me”) Jam Track. (You can probably already hear it, can’t you?)
Give “Cantina Band” a go with new intergalactic Instruments. Play like an Ewok percussionist with the Endorian Drum Kit, or if you’re the lead, become a Nalargonist with the Nalargon Keytar.
The “Cantina Band” Jam Track, Endorian Drum Kit, and Nalargon Keytar will be in the Fortnite Shop starting May 3 with the release of v29.40 — take them on tour to Fortnite Festival, Battle Royale, and creator-made islands where jamming’s all good!