"Darth Jar Jar Joins Fortnite: Unlock with 1 Million XP"

Fortnite's Star Wars season has introduced its most anticipated skin yet, Darth Jar Jar, but with a twist that has left fans both excited and frustrated. To unlock the ability to purchase this iconic Sith Lord version of Jar Jar Binks, players must first grind out a hefty 1.28 million XP. Even after reaching this milestone, the skin itself will set you back 1500 V-Bucks, approximately $13.

While Fortnite has previously locked skins behind XP requirements, this move is particularly notable given the high anticipation surrounding Darth Jar Jar during the Star Wars season, which is set to end on June 7. With time running out, players who've already completed their battle pass now face an additional challenge to secure this unique skin.

The community's reaction has been mixed. Some fans expressed their disappointment on Reddit, with one stating, "I was so hyped for this skin and was fine with it being behind a pay wall... 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 frustration is compounded by the release of a regular Jar Jar Binks skin, which, while not requiring XP, also costs 1500 V-Bucks.

For those wanting to complete their Jar Jar Binks collection, including various accessories for both the Sith and Gungan versions, the total cost could reach up to 6,500 V-Bucks. One fan lamented, "Regular Jar Jar alone is 20 dollars. If you want both that s**t is 52 entire ass dollars for something that ought to have just been 1 skin with 3 styles."

On the flip side, some players argue that Darth Jar Jar is merely a cosmetic item, and there's no obligation to purchase it. A player shared their experience, saying, "It wasn't that hard to earn the XP; it took me around 8/9 hours... 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." They also noted that the price of 1500 V-Bucks was reasonable compared to other skins like Deathstroke, which costs 1800 V-Bucks.

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As Fortnite's Star Wars season progresses, the focus shifts to Mandalorian warriors, with a new customizable Mandalorian skin set to be released in the game's Shop. The season will culminate in a live narrative event on June 7, where players anticipate boarding the Death Star that has loomed over the game's Island since the season began.

In other news, Epic Games' ongoing legal battle with Apple continues to escalate, with Fortnite being blocked from returning to the iPhone App Store in the US earlier this month.