Fortnite is back with a cosmic new celebration! Epic Games has officially announced Party Up: Celestial Strike, an all-new limited-time event launching May 23, 2025, that will allow players to earn a variety of free cosmetics, including the exclusive Iridia Vayne outfit.
This event arrives shortly after Fortnite’s innovative Star Wars mini-season update, which introduced an AI-controlled Darth Vader that not only fights by your side but also talks to you via voice chat—a move that stirred controversy following a SAG-AFTRA lawsuit related to AI-generated voice performances.
🎉 What Is Party Up: Celestial Strike?
Running from May 23 at 9 AM ET to June 7 at 2:30 PM ET, the Celestial Strike event challenges players to team up with friends and complete in-game tasks to unlock event-exclusive gear. Here’s what’s up for grabs:
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Iridia Vayne outfit
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Pickaxe
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Back bling
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Spray
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Additional themed cosmetics
🤝 How to Earn the Free Skin and Cosmetics
To unlock rewards, players must:
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Party up with at least one friend in Fortnite.
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Complete specific event challenges that will be revealed once the event starts.
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Accumulate points or complete objectives tied to the Celestial Strike missions.
The more friends you play with and the more objectives you complete, the faster you’ll claim each reward.
💬 Darth Vader Joins the Action—With a Voice
Adding to the buzz, Fortnite’s AI-powered Darth Vader now allows conversational interaction, addressing players by their skin name or even a custom nickname. While this tech marvel has impressed fans, it also raised concerns from voice actor unions, highlighting ongoing debates about AI in entertainment.
🛑 Don’t Miss This Limited-Time Event
Celestial Strike isn’t just about earning cosmetics—it’s about community, co-op gameplay, and pushing Fortnite’s creative limits. Free skins like Iridia Vayne are rarely this accessible, and the themed gear is set to become a collector’s favorite.
Make sure to log in starting May 23, invite your squad, and take full advantage of this cosmic opportunity.