7 Best Low-Key Drop Spots in Fortnite Galactic Battle Season

The training facility “Resistance base” on the northern edge of the map is one of the top underrated Fortnite Drop Spots in the Star Wars: Galactic Battle season. It offers 16 potential chests, a slurp truck, and a launchpad. The area tends to be less contested, making it ideal for a safe early game with strong loot density.
Players can rotate to Magic Mosses or head south to the gas station and jewelry store, which offer 11 additional chest spawns combined. A vehicle often spawns in this cluster, helping with mobility. Altogether, the route gives you up to 27 chests, a slurp truck, and transportation—an excellent start for solos or duos.
Drainage Area and Bridge (East Side)
The drainage area on the far right side of the island holds 12 potential chests, a slurp truck, and a launchpad. Just across the bridge lies a stormtrooper outpost with three more chests and slurp barrels, boosting your opening loot potential by 25%.
This spot offers flexibility: players can rotate to a nearby radio tower spawn, loot nearby areas slowly, and take advantage of forecast from NPCs. While mobility is an issue this season due to limited shockwave availability, the Jedi training locations help mitigate this by supplying lightsabers that enable faster movement.
Neighborhood Near Resistance Base (Fortnite Drop Spots)
Situated just outside the Resistance Base, this neighborhood provides 17 chests and a slurp truck. While more spread out than other areas, the presence of launchpads ensures quicker looting and smooth exits.
Nearby, a Star Wars outpost adds four chests, and a gas station offers six more, giving players access to more loot and vehicles. This makes it easy to rotate into Resistance Base and third-party other squads. While Resistance Base tends to be high-traffic, this neighborhood offers a safer way to loot up and then enter the chaos on your terms.
Turtles and Island (Bottom Right)
Though not as strong as last season, the turtles and the adjacent island still offer decent loot for low-key starts. Each has seven potential chests and five slurp barrels. While the elemental chest is no longer guaranteed, the presence of launchpads allows for fast rotations.
The spread-out nature of the loot makes it better for duos or trios to split across the turtle, island, and surrounding areas. From there, rotating toward Outpost Enclave or the northern cherry blossom island can offer more action and resources.
AT-AT Crash Site (“Eat”) Near Brutal Box Cars
This new area, built around a downed AT-AT, includes five chests near a food truck and three more in a cave that requires the AT-AT cannon. Another seven potential chests spawn around the mountain, bringing the total to 15.
With a launchpad on top and its central location, this area is great for transitioning into Brutal Box Cars or catching the train. If timed right, you can eliminate the player who grabbed the mythic A280, giving you powerful gear without the early risk.
Crashed Plane Near Masked Meadows (
Fortnite Drop Spots)
This long-overlooked area includes eight potential chests directly on the plane. However, its value increases this season due to the nearby Star Wars outposts. Slide downhill to find one outpost with four chests and six barrels, including a guaranteed blue DC15 blaster.
Another outpost sits just up the road with additional chests and healing. The train often passes through after early-game looting, offering a strong chance to intercept someone carrying mythic loot. This location, while mid-tier last season, now ranks higher due to these added opportunities.