Jar Jar Binks has done the unthinkable: he’s back. Not just in the Star Wars conversation, but fully armored and corrupted by the dark side — inside Fortnite. And let’s just say, fans are spiraling.
In a universe where Fortnite collabs have become meme-worthy headlines themselves, Darth Jar Jar might be the most controversial character drop yet. The backlash? Immediate. The confusion? Palpable. The memes? Already legendary.
A Legacy Nobody Asked For
Jar Jar Binks, the clumsy Gungan from The Phantom Menace, has long held a strange place in the hearts of Star Wars fans. Some love him unironically. Others see him as a symbol of everything wrong with the prequels. Now, Epic Games has brought him back — and turned him into a Sith Lord.
Yeah. That actually happened.
Unlike recent Star Wars additions like Anakin Skywalker or Ashoka Tano, the Darth Jar Jar skin feels like it was cooked up by someone with a mischievous sense of humor. The official Fortnite description practically winks at the chaos: “They Didn’t Take Him Seriously… and now he’s a Sith Lord.”
It’s equal parts hilarious and horrifying.
Not Everyone’s Laughing
Reactions online have been… spicy. Scrolling through Reddit or X (formerly Twitter) reveals a civil war of sorts — fitting, given the Star Wars theme.
One user summed it up perfectly:
“I hate everything,” posted @FrjalsiFenrir, tagging the Fortnite devs with a fuming emoji.
Another was more, uh, direct:
“I feel like shooting Jar Jar repeatedly in Fortnite would feel very satisfying. Just me?” wrote @PromptlyAI_YT.
You can’t blame them. Jar Jar isn’t just controversial — he’s divisive to the core. Many fans still haven’t forgiven George Lucas for turning him into comic relief in the prequels, and this dark twist has brought all those feelings back. Only now, you can aim a shotgun at him while he force-chokes NPCs.
Fortnite’s Star Wars Obsession Is Getting Weirder
Fortnite’s flirtation with Star Wars is nothing new. Over the years, the battle royale shooter has seen everything from lightsabers to Clone Troopers to multiple iterations of Luke, Leia, and Darth Vader.
But this season? It’s weird even by Fortnite standards.
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Darth Vader was reintroduced as a helpful AI companion…
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Players found a way to make him shout racial slurs by manipulating in-game audio triggers
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Epic Games had to rush out a patch to stop the madness
That alone could’ve been the headline. But no — then came Darth Jar Jar.
He’s not just a palette swap. He’s a full-on skin with glowing yellow Sith eyes, crimson robes, and a lightsaber that radiates chaotic energy. For a character that once tripped over his own tongue, it’s unsettling to see him this… serious.
Double the Skins, Double the V-Bucks
Here’s where things get a bit murkier. Epic didn’t just drop Darth Jar Jar. They also released a standard Jar Jar Binks skin — but made it a separate item.
And that’s got fans annoyed. Really annoyed.
Players argue it’s a cash grab. After all, if you want both the goofy original and the Sith version, you’ll need to cough up even more V-Bucks.
Let’s break it down:
| Skin Name | Description | Price (V-Bucks) |
|---|---|---|
| Jar Jar Binks | Classic version, tongue and all | 1,200 |
| Darth Jar Jar | Sith Lord with red lightsaber | 1,800 |
| Bundle (nope!) | There isn’t one | N/A |
“This is exactly why people pirate skins,” one user vented. “Epic doesn’t respect our wallets.”
Laugh, Cry, or Queue Up?
Despite the backlash, people are still buying. Fortnite remains one of the most-played games in the world, and content like this — love it or loathe it — drives engagement. And clicks. And dollars.
Even fans who claim to “despise Jar Jar with every fiber of their being” are still curious enough to jump in and try the skin.
For some, it’s a form of digital therapy.
“If I can finally shoot Jar Jar, that’s healing,” joked @SoloSnipesYT.
For others, it’s just peak absurdity.
A Sith Jar Jar Binks in the same game as Lionel Messi and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Only Fortnite could make this mess feel somewhat normal.
What’s Next? Sith Scooby-Doo?
That’s the million-dollar question.
Fortnite has clearly committed to the bit — absurd crossovers, chaotic character choices, and meme-fueled events are its bread and butter. Star Wars is an easy partner with its massive IP library and emotional fan base. But where do you even go after Darth Jar Jar?
Honestly, all bets are off. With Fortnite’s Metaverse aspirations continuing to balloon, don’t be surprised if your next squad includes Darth Maul, Ariana Grande, and a banana in a tuxedo.
Yes, that’s actually happened before.
