Fortnite season 5 brought a surprise to Star Wars fans: The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda will be playable characters in the game. The announcement was made this Tuesday (01/12) during “Galactus”, the closing event of the fourth season. The event broke Fortnite's record, bringing together around 15,3 million online players.
Season 4 brought many innovations to Fortnite's Battle Royale system, immersing players in the universe of Marvel heroes through maps, items and playable characters. This trajectory culminated in a collective battle against the powerful villain Galactus, the celestial entity known in the comics as the devourer of worlds.
During the event, players had to join forces to defeat Galactus in a battle across maps that began in an urban environment and ended in space. In the end, the villain was defeated by an explosion that also resulted in the server being shut down, symbolizing the end of the season.
Event featuring Marvel heroes brought together 15 million players in Fortnite. Disclosure: Epic Games
Season 5 features The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda
After the closure, Epic released the teaser to players who were still online, as well as on its website and social networks. Chapter 2: Season 5 / Zero Point, which started this Wednesday (02/12).
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The video shows a new map with scenarios reminiscent of the Colosseum and Viking landscapes, with Fortnite characters characterized as bounty hunters. In addition, it is possible to see a portal opening with the arrival of the ship from the series derived from the Star Wars universe, Mandalorian, as well as its protagonist Mando alongside his companion Baby Yoda.
According to Fortnite's announcement, the title character from The Mandalorian series and his little companion Baby Yoda will be available to those who purchase the full fifth season pass. In addition to the characters, the subscription entitles you to a series of items, skins and other advantages within the game. It can be purchased in the game store for 950 V-Bucks, around R$30.
Phenomenon in the networks
In addition to the number of players, Fortnite achieved impressive numbers on social media, with around 3 million people watching the event's broadcast on YouTube Gaming and Twitch. The terms Mandalorian and Baby Yoda were also among the most quoted on Twitter during the moments that followed the event.
The Mandalorian is the first live-action series based on the Star Wars franchise. It is produced by the Disney Plus streaming service, which is its biggest selling point. The series has been highly praised by audiences and fans alike. expert critic.
How to play on smartphones
Fortnite: Chapter 2: Season 5 – Zero Point is now available for Android phones, consoles and PCs. However, Epic Games suffers from a number of sanctions by the Apple and Google as a result of their sales policies and privacy in applications. In fact, there is currently a judicial process between the company and the iPhone manufacturers.
If you own an Android phone, this is none of your business, so if you want to play with the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda characters, just go to Epic Games website through your cell phone's browser and download the game's APK there.
In addition, your smartphone will need to have permission to install apps from outside of Google Play enabled in its settings. In the case of Samsung devices, the game is available and can be downloaded from Galaxy Store.
