Jinx & Vi Are Back in Fortnite – Arcane Skins Return
- ESPORTS Master
- 5 days ago
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Are the Arcane Jinx and Vi skins returning to Fortnite?
Yes. Arcane’s Jinx and Vi skins are returning to Fortnite’s Item Shop on November 29, 2025, as part of Chapter 7 Season 1 and the Zero Hour event. Both bundles are expected to include their original Arcane cosmetics and cost around 1,800 V-Bucks each, with LEGO variants also appearing in LEGO Fortnite.
Key takeaways
Arcane's Jinx and Vi are officially returning to Fortnite's Item Shop on November 29, 2025, alongside LEGO variants, as part of Chapter 7 Season 1 and the Zero Hour event.
Each Arcane bundle is expected to bring back its full cosmetic set, including Jinx's Dream Monkey back bling and Vi's Memories of Zaun back bling and Punching Practice emote.
This is their first return in roughly 1,393 days after disappearing from the shop in February 2022, making it one of Fortnite's rarest and most requested collabs.
The comeback lands in the afterglow of Arcane Season 2 and Riot's ongoing "Fanniversary" celebrations, tying Fortnite, League of Legends, and Netflix's universe together again.
A crossover everyone thought was gone for good
For a long time, it genuinely looked like Arcane's Jinx and Vi were never coming back to Fortnite.
Back in April 2025, Riot's co-chairman Marc Merrill said that the Arcane skins wouldn't be returning to Fortnite "for the foreseeable future," explaining that Riot and Epic hadn't found the right arrangement to bring them back.
For collectors and Arcane fans, that sounded like the book had closed.
Fast-forward to now: Fortnite has confirmed that the Arcane collaboration is returning with Chapter 7 Season 1, and that Jinx and Vi will reappear in the Item Shop on November 29, 2025, alongside LEGO versions in LEGO Fortnite.
It's not just a cool comeback-it's a little bit historic. This is one of those rare moments where a "never again" skin actually makes its way back into the game.
A quick history lesson: Arcane in Fortnite
A quick history lesson: Arcane in Fortnite
When Arcane first dropped on Netflix in late 2021, Fortnite joined the celebration with a new kind of crossover: skins based on the animated versions of Jinx and, later, Vi—distinct from their classic League of Legends looks.
Arcane Jinx
First arrived on November 5, 2021 in Chapter 2: Season 8, bundled with themed cosmetics and music.
Arcane Vi
Followed in Chapter 3: Season 1, debuting in early 2022 with her own bundle and emote.
Then, suddenly, it was over. After rotating in and out of the shop for a short window, the Arcane cosmetics vanished in February 2022—and stayed gone for more than three years.
Since then, Fortnite has only grown more crossover-crazy, but Arcane Jinx and Vi developed a special mythos: they weren’t just rare, they were “we might never see them again” rare.
What’s actually coming back on November 29, 2025?
1. Arcane Jinx Bundle (expected contents)
Arcane Jinx Outfit
Jinx's Dream Monkey Back Bling
Pow Pow Crusher Pickaxe
Playground (Instrumental) lobby track
Wreaking Havoc loading screen
Katchoo! loading screen
Jinxed spray
2. Arcane Vi Bundle (expected contents)
Arcane Vi Outfit
Memories of Zaun Back Bling
Piltover Warden Hammer Pickaxe
Punching Practice emote
Piltover's Finest loading screen
Epic hasn't officially confirmed the new prices yet, but based on past listings, both bundles are expected to land at around 1,800 V-Bucks each.
3. LEGO Fortnite versions
Alongside the regular cosmetics, LEGO-style versions of Jinx and Vi will appear in LEGO Fortnite, giving you two very different ways to run chaos: hyper-stylized Arcane models in Battle Royale and adorable brick renditions in LEGO mode.
Why this comeback matters more than "just skins"
1. It rewards long-term fandom
If you fell in love with Arcane's storytelling and characters-especially Jinx and Vi-the original crossover felt like a perfect celebration. With Arcane Season 2 having wrapped in November 2024, and Riot now holding a "Fanniversary" celebration in November 2025, this Fortnite return feels like a nod to fans who stuck with the show and the game.
2. It proves that "never" isn't always final
Given Riot's earlier statement that the skins wouldn't return "for the foreseeable future," this turnaround is significant.
It suggests that:
Player demand still matters.
Licensing deals can evolve.
Crossovers can get a "second life" when the timing-and the story-makes sense again.
3. It's a flex for cross-media storytelling
This isn't just Fortnite grabbing another IP. It's part of a longer narrative arc:
League of Legends established Jinx and Vi.
Arcane reimagined them for a broader audience and deepened their story.
Fortnite now brings that version of them back just as the Arcane saga settles into its legacy phase.
It's a rare case where the synergy feels earned, not forced.
FAQ
When are Arcane Jinx and Vi returning to Fortnite? They’re scheduled to return to the Item Shop on November 29, 2025, as Chapter 7 Season 1 launches and the Zero Hour live event kicks off.
How long were they gone? They’ve been missing from the shop since February 2022, making this their first appearance in more than three years (about 1,393 days).
How much will the bundles cost? Epic hasn’t confirmed the new prices yet, but based on previous runs, each bundle is expected to be around 1,800 V-Bucks.
Do I need to watch Arcane to enjoy the skins? No—but if you love great animation, character writing, and soundtrack work, both seasons of Arcane are absolutely worth your time.
About the Author
Dr. Brian James, AuD, is a Doctor of Audiology and the creator of Esports Audiology, a project focused on helping gamers protect their hearing without sacrificing performance. He has spent years working in medical clinics and inside esports and gaming-center environments, translating complex audio science into practical advice for players, parents, and organizers.
Brian writes about the crossroads of competitive gaming, sound design, and hearing health—with a soft spot for story-driven worlds like Arcane, League of Legends, and Fortnite. When he’s not in the test booth or tuning a sound setup, he’s usually breaking down the latest gaming collab, thinking about how it plays, sounds, and fits into the bigger culture of esports.
