Fortnite has gone full hyperspace in Chapter 6, Season 3. Whether you’re pledging loyalty to the Empire or flying for the Resistance, you now have the chance to pilot two of the galaxy’s most iconic starfighters: the Tie Fighter and the X-Wing. These ships aren’t just for show, they’re fully flyable and ready for battle.

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But before you jump into the cockpit and start blasting across the skies, you’ll need to know where to find them and how to fly them without turning into a crash landing highlight. Here’s everything you need to make the Force (or raw flying skill) your ally.

How To Find The Tie Fighter And X-Wing

You'll find the Tie Fighter at Empire locations. You can find the X-Wing at the Resistance locations.

  • Tie Fighter Locations:
    • First Order Base
    • Vader's Samurai's Solitude
  • X-Wing Locations:
    • Resistance Base
    • Outpost Enclave

How To Fly The Tie Fighter And X-Wing

There are a few different ways to move these aircraft.

Action

Description

Throttle Up

Moves the aircraft upward and forward.

Throttle Down

Moves the aircraft downward and forward.

Landing

Initiates descent when you're close to the ground. Must be near terrain to land.

Boost

Press the boost button for a burst of speed. This is useful for escapes or fast travel.

Free Look

Lets you look around without changing your flight path. It's great for situational awareness.

Primary Fire

Fires bullets from your aircraft. Tap the primary fire button to engage enemies.

Exit

Hold the exit button to get out of the aircraft when you're ready to land or engage on foot.

All of these controls are visible on the left side of your screen, regardless of the platform you're playing on.

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