As the Street Fighter series celebrates a major milestone on June 2, 2025, excitement builds up among Fortnite players about the likely return of the legendary Street Fighter skins. These skins, including characters such as Chun-Li and Cammy, have been out of the Item Shop since August 2022, which is almost three years.
The first-ever partnership between Epic Games and Capcom, headed by Chun-Li and Ryu, introduced Street Fighter characters into Fortnite in 2021. The popularity of this union pushed more characters such as Guile, Cammy, Blanka, and Sakura into the game. These skins became instant fan favorites, merging fighting games and battle royale into a groundbreaking crossover.
The extended lack of these skins has ignited wide-ranging debates among the players. Some hope for their return, particularly during major events like the Street Fighter anniversary. Others wonder about possible licensing issues between Capcom and Epic Games that could have held back re-releases.
Reddit comments are littered with users expressing their willingness to buy these skins, with comments registering nostalgia as well as a need for gameplay aesthetics. The popularity of the community speaks volumes about the enduring influence of the Street Fighter crossover in Fortnite.
Although there has been no official word from Epic Games on bringing Street Fighter skins back, the timing of the franchise’s anniversary is the perfect time. The Fortnite fanbase continues to hold out hope, keeping an eye on the Item Shop for any indication that the popular characters are coming back.