Warning: I'm about to be a grumpy old woman yelling at the sky
The popular online game Fortnite and Disney teamed up about a year ago to bring together an Epic (pun intended) partnership for fans of both. Just in time for May the 4th AKA Star Wars Day, the two companies have revealed that you will be able to watch the first two episodes of Tales of the Underworld in a group watch party.
Fortnite's Star Wars Watch Party will begin on May 2 at 10 AM ET using the code 2124-6713-8076. The Fortnite website has the full walkthrough of details. This new game island will be available until May 11, and within 72 hours, viewers will get a special loading screen of Asajj Ventress.
There are more details about the full Star Wars-themed events on Fortnite's website from the new Galactic-themed Battle Royale to how to get the First Order Stormtrooper Outfit.
Thanks, Star Wars. I hate everything about this news.
I know I'm going to sound like some old lady, but Fortnite is showing two full episodes of Tales of the Underworld? TWO!? That is a THIRD of the season! What are we doing here? You do know that spoilers are going to be rampant? You know that it's going to be insufferable for people who do not give a kriff about Fortnite at all?
The Hollywood Reporter pointed out that Fortnite has featured special Star Wars content in the past. They released an early clip of The Rise of Skywalker. This is something I could be on board with. A handful of clips for Tales of the Underworld would be fine. Maybe they have a new trailer just for Fortnite people. Heck, I would even be on board with the first episode of Tales of the Underworld. That was shown at Star Wars Celebration in Japan. It wouldn't be any more than what the people who literally flew to the other side of the world saw at a very exclusive event.
But showing TWO episodes, again a third of the series, that is supposed to be the special thing for Star Wars Day, the thing that booted Star Wars: Visions out of its time slot, and expecting the episodes not to leak or get spoiled online?
Excuse my Star Wars expletives, but this choice makes no farking sense to me.
Tales of the Underworld arrives on Disney+ on May 4, unless you play Fortnite which you can see the first two episodes on May 2 through their special event. More details on the Fortnite website.