‘Tales of the Underworld’ to Premiere Inside Fortnite on May 2

In a groundbreaking move for both gaming and streaming, Disney+ and Epic Games announced that the first two episodes of Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld will premiere exclusively inside Fortnite on May 2. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. ET on the Star Wars Watch Party island as part of the Fortnite: Galactic Battle launch.

This marks the first time Disney+ has premiered content within a game. The animated anthology series follows iconic Star Wars outlaws Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane, and features new characters like Lyco Strata, voiced by Reservation Dogs star Lane Factor.

Sean Shoptaw, Executive VP of Disney Games & Digital Entertainment, called the initiative “the next era of digital entertainment,” adding, “We’re just beginning to tap into what’s possible.”

Epic Games President Adam Sussman echoed the sentiment: “We’re reimagining what’s possible with immersive storytelling in Fortnite with one of the world’s most beloved franchises.”

Fans can enhance the experience by linking their Epic Games and MyDisney accounts. Eligible players will receive a First Order Stormtrooper outfit and access to future exclusive perks as part of what Disney describes as an “all-new games and entertainment universe connected to Fortnite.”

The full six-episode season of Tales of the Underworld will debut on Disney+ on May 4, but for those eager to enter the galaxy’s criminal shadows early, Fortnite is the place to be.