The BB-8 event in Fortnite’s Star Wars Droid Tycoon is set to kick off on Sunday, March 10, at 7 AM PT. This is the first major in-game event for the mode, and it will bring BB-8 into Droid Tycoon for the first time.
When Does the BB-8 Event Start?
The Star Wars Droid Tycoon BB-8 event begins at 7 AM PT on Sunday, March 10. The exact end time has not been confirmed.
If you want to track it live, a precise countdown showing days, hours, and minutes until BB-8’s arrival can be found outside the Cantina in Droid Tycoon, on the right-hand side.
Here are the start times converted for key regions:
| Time Zone | Start Time |
|---|---|
| PT (Pacific) | 7:00 AM |
| ET (Eastern) | 10:00 AM |
| BST (UK) | 3:00 PM |
| IST (India) | 7:30 PM |
| AEST (Australia) | 12:00 AM (Mon) |
What Is BB-8’s Role in Droid Tycoon?
BB-8 has been absent from Droid Tycoon since the mode launched in Fortnite. While the mode already includes a host of recognizable droids, BB-8, a fan favorite from the sequel trilogy, has not been available until now.
BB-8 only appears during the BB-8 Event and is considered one of the rarest droids in the game. Players looking to unlock it will need to be ready when the event goes live.
A preview of what the Gold, Diamond, and Rainbow versions of BB-8 will look like in the game has already been teased. These are the upgraded rarity tiers players can work toward once BB-8 is in the mode.
