Stranger Things is coming back to Fortnite for the third time! If you’ve been waiting to play as the main crew from Hawkins, now’s your chance. Here’s everything you need to know about getting Stranger Things skins in Fortnite and what’s included in this crossover.
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When Do Stranger Things Skins Release in Fortnite?
The new Stranger Things skins arrive in Fortnite on November 21st, 2025. They’ll be available in the Item Shop when it resets at 7 PM ET/ 4 PM PT / 4:30 AM IST (November 22nd). This timing matches up with the upcoming fifth and final season of the Netflix show, so Epic Games is going all out for this final celebration. Here’s the release schedule:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Stranger Things Wave 3 Release | November 21, 2025 |
| Stranger Things Blitz Map Release | November 21, 2025 |
| Current Fortnite Season Ends | November 30, 2025 |
All Stranger Things Skins and Cosmetics in Wave 3
This third wave brings five new character skins to Fortnite, and each one comes with matching cosmetics. You’re getting Vecna, plus Mike Wheeler, Will Byers, Lucas Sinclair, and Dustin Henderson. That’s the core friend group finally together in the game.
The full collection includes 21 items total. Each character skin comes with its own pickaxe and back bling, plus there are two special emotes that reference moments from the show. All the character models use the actual faces of the actors, so they look just like they do in the series.
Vecna Bundle
| Item Name | Icon |
|---|---|
| Vecna Skin |  |
| Vecna LEGO Variant |  |
| Vecnaxe Pickaxe |  |
| Vecna’s Power Draw Emote |  |
| Creel’s Clock Backbling |  |
Mike Wheeler Bundle
| Item Name | Icon |
|---|---|
| Mike Wheeler Skin |  |
| Mike Wheeler LEGO Variant |  |
| Mike’s Investigation Kit Pickaxe |  |
| Mike’s Backpack Backbling |  |
Will Byers Bundle
| Item Name | Icon |
|---|---|
| Will Byers Skin |  |
| Will Byers LEGO Variant |  |
| Will’s Light Staff Pickaxe |  |
| Will’s Backpack Back Bling |  |
Lucas Sinclair Bundle
| Item Name | Icon |
|---|---|
| Lucas Sinclair Skin |  |
| Lucas Sinclair LEGO Variant |  |
| Wrist Rocket Pickaxe |  |
| Lucas’ Backpack Back Bling |  |
Dustin Henderson Bundle
| Item Name | Icon |
|---|---|
| Dustin Henderson Skin |  |
| Dustin Henderson LEGO Variant |  |
| Dustin’s Slammer Pickaxe |  |
| Dustin’s Backpack Back Bling |  |
How Much Do the Stranger Things Skins Cost?
Epic Games hasn’t announced the exact prices yet, but most Fortnite crossover character skins cost between 1,500 and 2,000 V-Bucks when sold individually.
If you want to save some money, Epic usually offers bundle deals for big collabs like this. A full bundle with all five characters and their accessories could cost somewhere around 4,000 to 6,000 V-Bucks. We will update you with the exact prices when these items drop in the game.
What’s Not Included in Wave 3
Some fans are disappointed that Steve Harrington and Max Mayfield didn’t make it into this wave. These are two really popular characters from the show, too. However, there’s still some hope.
Netflix is splitting Stranger Things Season 5 into three parts, which means Epic Games could release more skins later. If the show does well and fans keep asking for Steve and Max, we might see them added in a future update. For now, though, the collection sits at eight total Stranger Things characters when you count the previous waves.
The Stranger Things Blitz Map
Along with the skins, you’re getting a brand new Stranger Things map for Blitz Royale mode. The new map is set in the Creel House, which is that creepy abandoned mansion from Season 4. The map takes place in the Upside Down version of the house.
This is the first time Fortnite has created a full, dedicated map for Stranger Things. The map becomes available at the same time as the skins on November 21.
The Stranger Things Wave 3 collaboration brings the main crew to Fortnite right as the show enters its final season. So, if you’re a huge fan, you should really get this bundle. Which one will you use as your next Fortnite skin?
