Fortnite x Stranger Things: Vecna & Party Skins Arrive

Epic Games and Netflix have teamed up for one of their biggest collaborations yet, bringing the eerie world of Hawkins, Indiana, straight into Fortnite. This crossover ties directly to the highly anticipated final season of Stranger Things, which is set to roll out in multiple volumes through late 2025. The wait is finally over for fans who’ve been waiting to step into the battle royale as the full Party.

Release Date and Item Shop Details

The Stranger Things Wave 3 collection officially hit the Fortnite Item Shop on Friday, November 21st, at 7 p.m. ET with the standard shop refresh. While the skins and bundles dropped then, the larger in-game event — complete with new map content — launched on Monday, November 24th, marking late November as the true kickoff for this crossover.

First Look at the New Skins

This update expands the Stranger Things lineup beyond the earlier additions of Eleven, Chief Hopper, and the Demogorgon. Wave 3 introduces five brand-new character outfits, spotlighting both the terrifying villain Vecna and the original Hawkins crew.

• Vecna: The most elaborate new skin, capturing his gruesome, tendril-covered look. His set includes the Vecna Outfit, Creel’s Clock Back Bling, Vecnaxe Pickaxe, and Vecna’s Power Draw Emote.
• The Party: For the first time, players can play as Mike Wheeler, Will Byers, Lucas Sinclair, and Dustin Henderson. Each comes with themed Back Bling and Pickaxe, like Will’s Light Staff and Lucas’ Wrist Rocket. These are available individually or bundled together as the Party Bundle.

Other Cosmetics and Returning Favorites

The crossover also adds smaller but memorable touches. The Upside Down Alphabet Emote nods to Joyce Byers’ Season 1 communication method, while the Lil’ Demogorgon Attack Emote brings something entirely new. Fans will also be glad to see the return of Eleven, Hopper, and the Demogorgon skins for a limited time, giving newer players a chance to grab them.

Upside Down Blitz Mode

Beyond cosmetics, the collaboration introduces a Limited-Time Mode called Upside Down Blitz Mode. The new mode throws players into a warped take on Hawkins, where the familiar town is bent and broken by the Upside Down. Shadows stretch across the map, and the silhouette of the Mind Flayer looms in the distance like a constant reminder that this isn’t just another battleground. Matches here move quickly, with mechanics tuned for speed and tension, and a handful of items designed to echo the show’s unsettling atmosphere. It’s not simply a reskin — it feels like stepping into Stranger Things itself.

Wrapping it up

This crossover goes beyond a handful of outfits. It’s about mood, memory, and the thrill of playing inside a world fans already know by heart. Maybe you’ll pick Vecna to dominate the lobby, or maybe you’ll gather the Party and relive Hawkins’ adventures together. Either way, the event lands as a tribute to the show’s final chapter and a reminder of how far Fortnite collaborations can go.

So, what’s your take? Are you leaning toward Vecna’s sinister look, or the nostalgia of the Party bundle? Drop your thoughts below — and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more updates and community reactions.

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Sources:

• www.esports.gg/news/fortnite/fortnite-x-stranger-things-wave-3-skins/
• www.engadget.com/gaming/a-stranger-things-map-is-coming-to-fortnites-blitz-mode-on-november-21-154458086.html