What are the new map and weapon loot pool changes in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3?

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3, officially titled “Galactic Battle,” is here with new POIs, weapons, mechanics, and more!

With a Star Wars theme, Chapter 6 Season 3 introduces lightsabers and Force powers, among a whole bunch of other weapons that should’ve been in the game a long time ago (and come from a galaxy far, far away). You can also get a free First Order Stormtrooper outfit.

Here’s everything new in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3, including the map, weapons, and more.

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 map and POIs

See the Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 map above, alongside a list below of the new POIs:

• Vader Samurai’s Solitude (replaces Shogun’s Solitude)
• First Order Base (replaces Demon’s Dojo)
• Resistance Base (replaces Whiffy Wharf)
• Outpost Enclave

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 weapons and items

Lightsabers are the big addition. When equipped, you’ll sprint faster, be immune to fall damage, and jump twice as high. And if you get a Sith Lightsaber — earned by defeating Darth Vader Samurai — you’ll be able to perform a Force saber throw.

Beyond the lightsaber, though, the following weapons have been added to the Chapter 6 Season 3 loot pool:

• DL-44 Blaster Pistol
• CR-2 Blaster (a heavy SMG)
• ACP Scatter Blaster
• BARM-ST12 Scatter Blaster
• DLT-19 Blaster Rifle (close-to-medium range)
• IQA-11 Marksman Blaster Rifle (long-range)
• A280-CFE Blaster Rifle (all-purpose)
• Captain Phasma’s F-11D Blaster (if you can defeat Captain Phasma in First Order Base)
• Thermal Blaster (grenades)

The following weapons have been unvaulted:

• DC-15 Heavy Blaster Rifle
• E-11 Blaster (Empire standard-issue)
• F-11 Blaster (First Order standard-issue)

And a number of weapons will appear at various dates throughout Chapter 6 Season 3:

• Wookie Bowcaster (Thursday, May 15, alongside the introduction of Chewbacca)
• CA-87 Jawa Scatter Blaster (Thursday, May 15)
• Amban Sniper Rifle (Thursday, May 22, alongside the arrival of Mandalorian NPCs)
• WESTAR-34 Blaster Pistols (Thursday, May 22)

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 vehicles

There are two new vehicles coming to Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3, and they’re some classics:

• TIE Fighter
• X-Wing

What else is new in Chapter 6 Season 3?

Force powers are the single biggest new mechanic in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3. By finding holograms of Star Wars characters, you’ll be able to “train” in these abilities — and will also receive a lightsaber. You’ll need to wield a lightsaber to use Force powers, but notably, merely finding a lightsaber (say, by looting it off an enemy) won’t do the trick. You’ll still need to train with holograms first.

A hologram of Rey will reward you with a blue lightsaber and the Force Push ability. A hologram of Palpatine will reward you with a red lightsaber and the Force Lightning ability. More powers and lightsabers will be added later in the season.

Chapter 6 Season 3 will also feature weekly events through the month of May. Here’s the schedule, alongside brief descriptions of what to expect.

• Pull of the Force (Thursday, May 8): Mace Windu will appear as a hologram and be able to teach you the Force Push ability, plus give you a purple lightsaber, while Darth Maul will be teach you Force Throw and give you a red one
• Chew on This (Thursday, May 15): Chewbacca shows up! Wyaaaaaa. Ruh ruh.
• Mandalorian Rising (Thursday, May 22): You’ll be able to recruit Mandalorian NPCs, who will be available as either the scout, medic, supply, or heavy classes. Also, Mandalorian jetpacks return to Fortnite.
• Star Destroyer Bombardment (Thursday, May 29): Once per match, a single portal will appear in Fortnite. If you’re the first to the portal, you’ll be able to access the Star Destroyer’s control room — and its laser cannon.
• The Final Showdown: Death Star Sabotage (Saturday, June 7): Epic Games didn’t share many details about “Death Star Sabotage”, but the event will be a narrative event that pits players against Emperor Palpatine.

May the Force be with you.