You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Epic Games took players to a Star Wars fantasy with Fortnite’s Galactic Battle mini-season, transforming the island into a war of Jedi and Sith, featuring new locations, force powers, lightsabers, and starfighters. Players are completing challenges, such as the Han Solo Found challenges, and gaining XP in Battle Royale, Creative, and Zero Build modes to earn exclusive rewards. The season’s Battle Pass and Item Shop are brimming with Star Wars skins, such as General Grievous, Mace Windu, Poe Dameron, Captain Phasma, and a customizable Mandalorian, as well as added rewards like the Vanguard Zadie. To add to the excitement, an AI-powered Darth Vader NPC, voiced by James Earl Jones, was also added to the game for fans. The Darth Jar Jar skin, which was the galaxy’s most anticipated arrival, transforms the clumsy Gungan into a terrifying Sith Lord, confirming a long-held fan idea. However, to get the skin, players need to indulge in a tedious grind that has been a topic of frustration lately. Fortnite players feel exploited with new Darth Jar Jar skin grind The Darth Jar Jar skin, which was released on May 17 as part of Fortnite’s Galactic Battle mini-season, has sparked outrage among players due to its steep 1.28 Million XP requirement—roughly 16 Battle Pass levels—to unlock the purchase option in the Item Shop’s Prove Your Power tab, as well as a 1,500 V-Bucks ($15) price tag for the skin and 3,200 V-Bucks for the full bundle. To buy Darth Jar Jar, you’ll need to earn around 1 million XP. Image by VideoGamer. This dual barrier has left players feeling exploited, and many have taken to social media to vent. Casual gamers juggling work and school will find the grind—demanding hours in Battle Royale, Creative, or Zero Build modes—nearly impossible by the season’s June 6 deadline. One X user complained, “Epic has turned a fun meme into a full-time job. 1.28M XP? “I’m not giving up my life for this!” The XP gate, along with the high price, has raised allegations of exploitative monetization. Players believe that Epic is catering to Star Wars nostalgia by not offering a free unlock path like previous event rewards. Players underscore the grind’s inaccessibility, with one user saying, “I’m a Jar Jar stan, but this feels like a cash grab disguised as a challenge.” Even dedicated gamers who have crossed the XP obstacle feel the V-Bucks cost, especially after putting in so much effort. Some have compared it negatively to previous skins, such as General Grievous, which needed less grinding. Players believe Epic has ruined a beloved fan theory’s moment, with one comment summarizing: “Darth Jar Jar could’ve been legendary, but Epic’s greed made it a chore.” While it’s not the first time Epic has brought an XP locked Item Shop, the Renegade Raider skin comeback was definitely worth the grind. If you’re looking to rack up XP faster, check out our full list of best XP maps to play. Fortnite Platform(s): Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X Genre(s): Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter 9 VideoGamer Subscribe to our newsletters! By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime. Share