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Epic Games has officially revealed a Fortnite x Stranger Things crossover coming to Fortnite’s Blitz Royale mode. The announcement follows Netflix’s release of the first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5, hinting at a perfectly timed collaboration between both franchises.
Epic Games confirmed on X that Stranger Things will arrive in Fortnite’s Blitz Royale. The post included a short teaser video captioned:
Before we begin… a small detour in Blitz.
No further details were shared, but it was enough to spark major buzz across the community.
Before we begin… a small detour in Blitz. pic.twitter.com/N7oDsTtN4z
— Fortnite (@Fortnite) November 6, 2025
Blitz Royale, introduced on June 18, 2025, started as a limited-time event before becoming a permanent mode due to overwhelming popularity. The mode features 32 players battling it out on a smaller map in five-minute matches, offering a faster-paced twist on Fortnite’s classic battle royale.
Possible Crossover Details and Speculations
The teaser hints that something massive is on the horizon. A brief glimpse suggests the Mind Flayer looming in the sky, possibly signalling an Upside Down invasion. Another shot appears to show a familiar-looking suburban house, resembling the Wheeler house from Stranger Things.
These visuals hint that Fortnite’s Blitz Royale may soon feature iconic elements from Hawkins. With this, players might even see characters like Steve Harrington joining the lineup alongside existing Stranger Things skins for Eleven, Hopper, and the Demogorgon.
I SPEAK FOR EVERYONE WHEN I SAY WE NEED STEVE HARRINGTON IN FORTNITE! pic.twitter.com/e6qYVoMZp5
— Rexium (@Rexium) November 6, 2025
While Epic Games has not confirmed an exact release date, well-known Fortnite leakers suggested the crossover could debut on November 24, just before Season 5 launches on November 26. However, this date remains unverified. Leakers also found a LEGO piece referencing Dustin in the game files, adding to the mounting speculation.
NEW STRANGER THINGS SKINS DROPPING ON NOV 24
(Thanks to @JarlOfRivia for the info) pic.twitter.com/8sSkfIiJ2Q
— Shiina (@ShiinaBR) November 6, 2025
Fortnite and Stranger Things: Perfectly Timed Worlds
Meanwhile, Netflix released the first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5. Viewers can read more about the details of this release in TechJuice’s previous coverage by clicking here.
The timing between Fortnite’s teaser and Netflix’s reveal doesn’t seem coincidental. As the Stranger Things finale builds momentum, Fortnite’s Blitz Royale might act as an interactive bridge to the Upside Down. With the Mind Flayer, Hawkins landmarks, and fan-favourite characters possibly entering the mix, both Epic Games and Netflix appear to be gearing up for one last, shared moment in pop culture history.
Fortnite is currently running a massive crossover with The Simpsons, transforming the battle royale island into a Springfield-inspired map. The game even adopts the cartoon’s signature animation style, making Fortnite look like a living episode.
Epic Games confirmed that this event led to a significant increase in new and returning players, the first major boost in months. The company likely hopes the upcoming Stranger Things crossover will replicate that success.
