The Upside Down spills into Fortnite as a new Blitz map warps familiar battlegrounds into eerie chaos, complete with unexpected portals, flickering lights, and haunting echoes. Players can suit up as their favorite Hawkins heroes-or something far darker-as survival takes on a whole new meaning.
In the previous season, Epic joined hands with multiple franchises during Fortnitemares, like Netflix’s Wednesday, to bring collab skins and items in gameplay. However, players still remember the OG Netflix collab in Fortnite, Stranger Things, for its Demogorgon and Chief Hopper skins that were released in Chapter 1. Following the two outfits, players also got an Eleven skin with a telekinesis emote and more cosmetics.
Now that the show is nearing its penultimate season release, another Stranger Things crossover is coming to Fortnite, but this time it’s taking all the players to the Upside Down in Blitz mode. Here are all the details about the upcoming collab.
Fortnite is Bringing the Upside Down Map in Blitz Mode with New Stranger Things Skins
Fortnite is taking players back to Hawkins with a limited-time Blitz mode that flips the map into a twisted Upside Down version, filled with eerie fog, creeping vines, and portals to explore under pressure. Matches are faster and more intense, with the storm closing in quickly as squads scramble for loot while avoiding Demogorgon-themed hazards and jump scares. To match the new setting, the shop features fresh Stranger Things skins inspired by Eleven, Hopper, and the Demogorgon, along with themed back blings, pickaxes, and gliders that let fans reenact iconic moments from the series mid-match.
Epic Games and Netflix have announced that a new Stranger Things collab is coming to Fortnite in a new post on the Tudum by Netflix website. According to Netflix, “In celebration of its fifth and final season, Stranger Things is returning to Fortnite. On Nov. 24, players can look forward to new outfits and accessories, an Upside Down-inspired Blitz map, and new cosmetic items.”
Furthermore, Fortnite also posted an Twitter showing a glimpse at the dark Hawkins Upside Down map for Blitz, as well as The Mind Flayer hovering above the island. The collab will bring this island to Blitz packed with new weapons, boons, as well as medallions to elevate the gameplay.
On the other side, the collab will also bring new cosmetic items such as new skins, emotes, sidekicks, and more. A glimpse at a new Peely skin inspired by Eddie Munson was seen at the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere on November 7, featuring an icon of The Seven badge, hinting at the return of the heroic faction in Fortnite Chapter 7. Players are also expecting all four members of The Party – Mike, Will, Dustin, and Lucas to arrive with the collab as Fortnite skins, alongside the arrival of Vecna on the island.
When does the Upside Down map go live in my time zone
The Upside Down map from Fortnite’s Stranger Things collaboration launched on November 21, 2025.
EET Timing
Given the current date of January 18, 2026, and your location in the EET time zone (UTC+2 in winter, UTC+3 in summer), the map went live well in the past-specifically around early morning EET on November 21, 2025, aligning with typical Epic Games global server rollouts at 2 AM ET (which is 9 AM EET). The limited-time Blitz mode ran for several weeks afterward, but has since rotated out of active playlists.
Current Status
As of now, the map is no longer available in standard queues, though Hawkins-themed elements or LTMs could return via Item Shop rotations or future events. Check Fortnite’s in-game news or official site for any 2026 revivals.
What is the official launch date and time (UTC) for the Upside Down map
The Upside Down map from Fortnite’s Stranger Things collaboration officially launched on November 21, 2025, at 2:00 AM ET, which converts to 07:00 UTC.
Time Zone Details
Epic Games typically deploys major updates globally at 2 AM Eastern Time (ET), equivalent to 07:00 UTC during standard time periods like late November. For your EET location (UTC+2), this aligned with 9:00 AM on November 21, 2025.
Event Duration
The limited-time Blitz mode featuring the map ran for several weeks post-launch before rotating out, consistent with past Fortnite collabs. No active instances remain as of January 2026.
