The Fortnite x Stranger Things collaboration returns for the third time, just in time for the fifth and final season of Netflix’s global hit series. To celebrate, Epic Games is hosting a special Stranger Things Blitz Cup, where you can showcase your skills and earn exclusive rewards, including early access to Stranger Things skins. And if you’re good enough, here’s how to get the Fortnite Vecna skin for free before everyone else.
How to Get Free Fortnite Vecna Skin
To claim early access to the Fortnite Vecna outfit, you’ll need to participate in the official Fortnite Stranger Things Blitz Cup. But that’s not all, you’ll also have to place among the top players in your region to earn it. This isn’t a game of chance, but a true test of skill. Prove your worth and show off your Vecna skin ahead of its official release. Here’s a breakdown of the cut-off placements for earning the Vecna skin in each region, as well as other rewards.
| Region | Mobile Prizes | Console & PC Prizes |
|---|---|---|
| Middle East (ME) | 1st - 45th: “Vecna” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit 1st - 45th: “Creel's Clock” In-Game Backbling 8 points: "Natural 20" Emoticon | 1st - 425th: “Vecna” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit 1st - 425th: “Creel's Clock” In-Game Backbling 8 points: "Natural 20" Emoticon |
| Europe (EU) | 1st - 220th: “Vecna” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit 1st - 220th: “Creel's Clock” In-Game Backbling 8 points "Natural 20" Emoticon | 1st - 2,100th: “Vecna” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit 1st - 2,100th: “Creel's Clock” In-Game Backbling 8 points "Natural 20" Emoticon |
| North America (NA) | 1st - 175th: “Vecna” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit 1st - 175th: “Creel's Clock” In-Game Backbling 8 points: "Natural 20" Emoticon | 1st - 1,700th: “Vecna” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit 1st - 1,700th: “Creel's Clock” In-Game Backbling 8 points: "Natural 20" Emoticon |
| Brazil (BR) | 1st - 60th: “Vecna” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit 1st - 60th: “Creel's Clock” In-Game Backbling 8 points: "Natural 20" Emoticon | 1st - 575th: “Vecna” In-Game Cosmetic Outfit 1st - 575th: “Creel's Clock” In-Game Backbling 8 points: "Natural 20" Emoticon |
Fortnite Stranger Things Blitz Cup Schedule
If these prizes sound as exciting to you as they do to us, you’ll definitely want to jump into the tournament. The event for both mobile and PC is scheduled for Friday, November 21, across all regions. However, the exact start times vary depending on your region. Below is a complete schedule breakdown for each region and platform.
| Region | Stranger Things Cup Mobile | Stranger Things Cup (All Platforms) |
|---|---|---|
| Middle East (ME) | 1 PM Local Time | 3 PM Local Time |
| Europe (EU) | 5 PM CET | 7 PM CET |
| North America (NA) | 8 PM PT / 8 PM ET | 10 PM PT / 10 PM ET |
| Brazil (BR) | 7 PM Local Time | 9 PM Local Time |
How to Participate in Stranger Things Blitz Cup
If you want to participate, simply open the tournament event page in-game when the time comes. You’ll see a large in-game banner promoting the tournament and showing the exact local start time. Make sure you’re there on time, when it starts, join the queue, play, and hopefully win some rewards. You should be prepared for at least a couple of hours of gameplay, so make sure you’re available for the entire duration of the tournament.
So there you have it, now you know all you need to know about the Stranger Things Blitz Cup. While you're here, check out our dedicated Stranger Things collab page to learn more about the event.
Stranger Things Blitz Cup FAQ
Yes, the skin will become available for purchase the day after the Cup, on Saturday, November 22.
If you want to know all the details about the rules, you should visit the official Tournament Rules page.
The Stranger Things Cup is a Solo tournament.
Any rewards you earn will be automatically added to your Epic Games account and will appear in your Fortnite collection.
Nikola has been playing video games since his father bought him an NES and a Sega Mega Drive in the early 1990s. Over the years, he has mainly become a PC gamer with a love for narrative-driven RPGs, real-time strategy games, and psychological/survival horror titles. Still, he enjoys any game that’s worth his time.
