Rumors have emerged online about a possible Fortnite x Stranger Things event. If you’re wondering whether there will be an actual Fortnite Stranger Things crossover, we’re here to help turn things up to Eleven and dig into the strangest rumors this side of the Upside Down. Find out all about this potential Fortnite x Stranger Things event with our guide.
Fortnite x Stranger Things | Season 3 crossover event rumors
You may be confused about what the deal is over this apparent Fortnite x Stranger Things event. Well, Season 9 brought a host of changes to the game’s map and players have unearthed something that might just be a tease for a Stranger Things crossover event, as per Fortnite News.
The upcoming third season of Netflix’s hit show will feature an ice cream parlor in a newly opened mall, in the town of Hawkins, Indiana, called Scoops Ahoy. If you’re wondering what that has to do with Fortnite, it turns out that this dessert restaurant is present on its map.
The image above shows that Scoops Ahoy can be visited in-game already after it was added to the Mega Mall section of the Season 9 map. If that’s not an obvious tease for a Stranger Things tie-in, we don’t know what is.
Fortnite x Stranger Things | Release date
Now that you’re convinced about a Fortnite x Stranger Things event, you’ll want to know when its release date is. Suffice to say, there isn’t one yet as Epic hasn’t officially announced its arrival.
We can determine when it could be inbound though. Stranger Things season 3 will drop on Netflix on July 4 i.e. Independence Day. July 4 falls on a Thursday this year so, using our smart brains, the possible LTM could be patched in on this day.
Other LTM events, such as the recent Endgame one, have been patched in around their movie’s release date. We’d be shocked if this rumored Stranger Things event doesn’t go live on the day of Season 3’s release, or even a couple of days before. If we find out anything official before July 4, we’ll be sure to let you know.
Fortnite Game Changing Pickups
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Fortnite's 10 Game Changing Pickups
So, you're dropping into Tilted Towers and you need a game changer. Something that will ensure that your next match is memorable. Fortnite has had plenty of these types of items in its brief history, and here are the most devastating. See any of these on the field, and you better run. -
Crossbow
Originally themed for Valentines Day, the crossbow was a devastating sniper rifle even without its fancy skin. A high damage output even on Rare difficulty and five shots to a clip made it a sharpshooters dream, and eventually led to it being vaulted in May of 2018. -
Drum Gun
A hybrid of a Rifle and Machine Gun, the Drum Gun brought a 1920s flair to Junk Junction. It proved to be deadly accurate in the hands of players at close range, even after a round of significant nerfs. Two months after its initial debut, it was curtains for this Tommy. -
Guided Missile
The preferred tool of any rocket rider, the Guided Missile lets you root out camping opponents and sail into the skies of victory. A devastating and rare munition, the Guided Missile saw two tours of duty in the fields of Fortnite. As of now, it's still available to mess around with in Playground mode. -
Infinity Blade
Originating in Epic's hit trilogy of mobile games, this mythic sword only lasted for four days before being banished to the Vault. It powered up players and granted them extra health, creating an in-game boss fight. In the end, it did its job just a bit too well. -
Infinity Gauntlet
A purposefully limited time item, this Marvel Comics artifact turned its wielder into Thanos. His mighty punch, energy blast, and insane leaping ability made players quake in fear during his summer stint in the battle royale. Let's hope he finds other worlds to conquer for the sequel. -
Jetpack
Nothing changes a shooter quite like added mobility. Dodge out of sniper fire and root out towers of foes with the Jetpack, a limited time only Legendary backpack. Aeronauts with enough skill can negate any crafty builders and land the last few kills with pinpoint accuracy. -
Mounted Turret
A turret sequence in most shooters is a drag, but a well executed run with the Mounted Turret can be a thrill. This legendary trap is deployable anywhere there's a flat surface and spurts out infinite ammo as long as you mind the heat and don't take enough damage. -
Remote Explosives
It makes sense that a game partially about building would also have some C4 to even the odds, but the Remote Explosives were too much for their own good. Able to rip apart strategies at a distance and coming in bundles of three, most players don't miss these server bombs. -
Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle
Able to pick out enemies and loot with ease, the Thermal Scoped Assault Rifle is the current best weapon if you're looking to charge an opposing team. Just be sure to account for its high recoil, lest you be staring into the sun as you take a fatal blow. -
Zapotron
One of the original vaulted weapons in Fortnite's battle royale mode, the Zapotron was an electrified sniper rifle that decimated groups of enemies from afar. It has a great design but doesn't really fit with the rest of the game's more authentic arsenal. Still, don't wear a lightning rod if we ever see this weapon again.
