Fortnite fans are counting down to the release of update 35.20, which introduces the Star Destroyer.

Fortnite update 35.20 has a May 29 release date on PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Android and Nintendo Switch.

According to Epic Games, the Star Destroyer Bombardment update will be accompanied by a period of server downtime, which begins at 9am BST UK time.

The news was announced by Epic Games on X, alongside a preview about what fans can expect from the major update.

"Rain destruction from above!" reads an Epic Games tweet. "Downtime for v35.20 begins at 4 AM ET with matchmaking ending shortly beforehand."

As you can see from the trailer below, the headline new feature is the introduction of the Star Destroyer.

Players will be able to assume control of the Star Destroyer and fire turbolasers at opponents on the battleground.

Epic explains more: "On May 29, assume control of a Star Destroyer’s turbolaser and lay waste from above!

"A single portal to the Star Destroyer’s control room will spawn every match — be the first to reach it and the capital ship is yours."

According to insiders such as Shiina, Sith Rey will be added to the item shop following the update. Fans can also expect a Ferrari Collaboration, a Sabrina Carpenter Concert, as well as files and leaks for the upcoming live event. We may even find out more about the next season, which launches in June.

Needless to say, the update also makes a variety of gameplay tweaks and bug fixes. You can see some of the early patch notes below.

Fortnite update 35.20 early patch notes...

BATTLE ROYALE

• Can't reboot a teammate if the 'Reboot' key is the same as the 'Buy Reboot Cards' key.

- If the player goes to Keyboard Controls > Combat and changes the ‘Use' binding to ‘F', they won’t be able to reboot their teammate due to binding conflicts with the 'Buy Dropped Reboot Cards’ action.

LEGO FORTNITE

• Villagers exploring with players may destroy structures while trying to harvest.

- Villagers helping explore can destroy player structures when attempting to harvest ore

• The "Claim your Daily Stipend" Task doesn't complete.

- Accepting City Stipend via an ATM will grant the Creds, but the Task remains uncompleted.

FORTNITE MOBILE

• The altitude indicator is missing during free fall in Fortnite OG.

- After jumping off the Battle Bus in Fortnite OG, players may notice the altitude indicator is missing.