Fortnite’s galaxy-spanning crossovers continue to delight players, but one community wish remains unfulfilled: an actual lightsaber pickaxe. After the blockbuster Galactic Battle event introduced Darth Vader as a boss, exclusive animated shorts, and the miniature Death Smasher pickaxe, Redditors are clamoring for the series’ iconic weapon to join Fortnite’s cosmetic arsenal.
Since the first Star Wars Nexus War in Chapter 2 Season 7, Fortnite has bundled in lightsabers as powerful melee weapons, while subsequent crossovers—like the Disney x Fortnite tie-in featuring Grogu and Mandalorian quests—expanded the lore mashup. Yet, despite these additions, the pickaxe selection has remained limited to spherical space stations, Stormtrooper helmets, and blasters. Now, fans argue, it’s high time for a laser sword they can harvest with.
On r/FortniteBR, a grassroots thread has gathered hundreds of upvotes suggesting various approaches: a toy lightsaber with playful sound effects, a compact Lego-brick blade, or a full-scale saber in distinct hues to differentiate it from the in-game weapon version. “Give us a neon-green Gundark saber for harvesting,” joked one user, while another proposed seasonal variants—perhaps a Kyber-crystal edition around holiday events. Datamine leaks earlier this year hinted at unused “saber-themed” pickaxe assets in the game files, fueling speculation and screenshots across social media.
Epic Games has a strong track record of responding to community creativity: fan-made concept art has inspired the launch of skins such as the retro Space Ranger outfit and the popular Marvel Infinity Gauntlet emote. The robust custom-shop system allows for rapid cosmetic rollouts, supported by live-service events and the Epic Item Shop. With Rocket League and LEGO Fortnite also receiving Star Wars-themed content—banners, decals, and quests—many players believe a lightsaber pickaxe is the logical next step.
Industry analysts note that Fortnite’s crossovers have generated millions in microtransaction revenue, with major events like the Nexus War pushing Battle Pass sales by 20% and increasing daily active users by 15%. Adding a lightsaber pickaxe could reinvigorate the Item Shop, driving both player engagement and revenue growth.
Whether Epic’s design team will heed the call remains to be seen. Fortnite’s published roadmap hints at more crossovers through 2025, and the newly revamped Animus Hub concept for Assassin’s Creed suggests larger ambitions for integrated universes. For now, the community continues to polish their emotes and dream of swinging a laser blade, hoping their voices reach the Battle Royale’s architects.
