Fortnite has always been that game where you can be anyone, from a banana with an attitude to the literal Dark Lord of the Sith. But if recent chatter in the community is anything to go by, it seems like players are craving something more permanent—an all-out, galactic Star Wars game mode. The Galactic Call for More Over the years, Fortnite has dabbled with Star Wars events that left players wanting more. Lightsabers, blaster rifles, and even full-blown space battles have popped up during limited-time events. But now, the Fortnite community is raising their collective voices (and probably their V-Bucks) for something a bit more long-term—a Star Wars game mode that sticks around for good. Why? Because who wouldn’t want to drop out of a battle bus straight into Mos Eisley, lightsaber in hand, ready to duel it out with Bounty Hunters and Jedi alike? The events have been fun,…
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Why Are Lightsabers Blue? And Other Questions Answered
Lightsabers are one of the most iconic items in all of the Star Wars universe, and lightsaber duels are some of the most memorable moments in movie history. But how much do you really know about lightsabers? I spent some time researching to see what interesting facts I could find, and to answer some questions that you might have. If you have more, leave them in the comments! Why Are Lightsabers Blue? Lightsabers can be many colors, but blue, green, and red are the most common in the movie franchise. A lightsaber’s color is determined by the type of crystal that’s used to power it. Kyber crystals, which grow in crystal caves on the Outer Rim, were traditionally used to build lightsabers, but because of their scarcity, other types of gems have come into use. For example, the Sith use synthetic crystals that become superpowered when infused with the Dark side…