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Fortnitehas 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.
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.
Moves the aircraftdownwardandforward.
Landing
Initiatesdescentwhen you’re close to the ground. Must benear terrain to land.
Boost
Press theboost button for a burst of speed.This is useful for escapes or fast travel.
Free Look
Lets youlook aroundwithoutchanging your flight path. It’s great for situational awareness.
Primary Fire
Fires bulletsfrom your aircraft. Tap the primary fire button to engage enemies.
Exit
Hold the exit button toget out of the aircraftwhen 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.
