Fortnite almost had a Hawkins National Laboratory POI from Stranger Things added to the map. Here’s what it looks like.
And just as players think that’s all the Stranger Things content the game has, a concept image wasshared on Artstationa few weeks ago by Epic Games’ ex Senior Environment Artist Pat Jones, showcasing an unpublished Hawkins National Laboratory POI in Fortnite. Just like the building from the supernatural TV series, it features multiple stories and other details.
“We almost got a Fortnite X Stranger Things POI back in Chapter 1, but Epic Games never released it… This is an official image of a Hawkins National Laboratory POI which was never published before,” wroteShiinaBR, one of the most well-known leakers in the Fortnite community.
We almost got a Fortnite X Stranger Things POI back in Chapter 1, but Epic Games never released it… 😭This is an official image of a Hawkins National Laboratory POI which was never published before!(via@NotPaloleaks&@blortzen, published by Pat Jones on ArtStation!)pic.twitter.com/9OnNmC6HlE
Why this entire POI was scrapped from the Battle Royale is unknown. However, seeing this image, many players in the comments couldn’t help but wish it actually made it to Fortnite.
“That’s really cool, sad it never made it. I wonder where this would’ve been put on the map in 1:9 I can’t really think of any grassy area around at that time that would house it Maybe it would replace Salty?” one user questioned.
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“WHATT THIS IS SUCH A MISSED OPPORTUNITY OMG,” another said passionately.
That said, one user pointed out that this concept looks like it was meant for Save the World instead of Battle Royale, mainly due to the “exclusive props.”
Collabs returning to Fortniteor even getting a second wave isn’t something that’s impossible, and only time will tell if more Stranger Things content will be available in the future.
Michelle Cornelia is a Games Writer on Dexerto’s Australia team, specializing in first-person shooter games, battle royale games like Fortnite, Baldur’s Gate, MMORPGs, and more. She also has bylines at Attack of the Fanboy, Pocket Gamer, and GameWatcher. You can contact her at: michelle.cornelia@dexerto.com
