Darth Jar Jar Joins Fortnite: Fans Shocked at 1 Million XP Requirement

Fortnite's Star Wars season has introduced its most anticipated skin yet—Darth Jar Jar, but with a twist that's left the community buzzing. To unlock this iconic Sith Lord from a galaxy far, far away, players must first grind through a staggering 1.28 million XP. Even after reaching this milestone, the skin still comes with a price tag of 1500 V-Bucks, roughly equivalent to $13.

While Fortnite has previously required XP to unlock certain skins, the move to gate such a highly anticipated release behind a significant XP wall is a first in recent memory. With the Star Wars season set to end on June 7, time is ticking for players to earn the necessary XP, adding an extra layer of challenge for those who've already completed their battle pass.

The fan reaction on platforms like Reddit has been mixed. One player expressed frustration, saying, "I was so hyped for this skin and was fine with it being behind a pay wall, after all it is just another skin. But this whole locked behind an XP wall is ridiculous. You want me to earn the right to give you money? I immediately closed the game." The sentiment reflects a common grievance among players who feel the requirement is too steep.

Adding to the controversy, Darth Jar Jar is not the only Jar Jar Binks skin available. A regular Jar Jar Binks skin, without the XP requirement, is also on offer for 1500 V-Bucks. For fans wanting both the Sith and Gungan versions, along with their accessories, the total cost could climb to 6,500 V-Bucks. One fan lamented, "Regular Jar Jar alone is 20 dollars. If you want both that shit is 52 entire ass dollars for something that ought to have just been 1 skin with 3 styles."

However, not all feedback has been negative. Some players have found the XP challenge manageable. One wrote, "It wasn't that hard to earn the XP took me around 8/9 hrs. I had no plans on Saturday. I did it in 3 sittings, but all in one day. I played Rocket Racing and Ranked and did Alignment Challenges to farm as much XP as possible." Another perspective is that Darth Jar Jar is merely a cosmetic item, and players can choose to ignore it entirely if they wish.

As Fortnite's Star Wars season progresses, the focus shifts to Mandalorian warriors, with a new customizable Mandalorian skin expected in the game's Shop soon. The season will culminate in a live narrative event on June 7, where fans speculate they might board the Death Star looming over the Island.

Amidst the excitement of the Star Wars season, Epic Games continues to navigate its ongoing legal battle with Apple, which recently saw Fortnite blocked from returning to the iPhone App Store in the US.

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