The alert pinged at 03:14 as thousands of players opened Fortnite at once. A short Epic Games teaser left more questions than answers and a subreddit lit up with wild bets. You could feel the momentum — and the worry that you might miss the best skins.
I’ve followed Epic’s collabs long enough to read the signals you might skim. You and I both know teasers are promises and pressure: they steer buying decisions and community fever. The teaser was a neon dagger in Night City’s skyline.
At 09:00 UTC the Epic Games Store tweet sent Night City into a frenzy. What to Expect from Fortnite x Cyberpunk 2077 Collab Wave 2
Epic confirmed Wave 2 via social channels without specifics — a classic tease. I’ll tell you what’s likely and what’s wishful thinking so you can decide whether to save V‑bucks or not.
Wave 1 delivered Johnny Silverhand and female V; Wave 2 looks aimed at expanding the roster and the lore ties with CD Projekt Red’s universe. Expect more character skins, multiple style variants for core outfits, and probably a few themed emotes or harvesting tools that riff on cyberware aesthetics.
Because Epic times big reveals to season changes, this could land alongside Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 and act as a marquee event to drive daily engagement — a move Epic has used before to spike player counts and Item Shop sales.
When will Fortnite x Cyberpunk 2077 Wave 2 release?
Epic hasn’t given a date, but the timing of the tweet and the usual cadence around Chapter launches make Chapter 7 Season 2 the likeliest window. If you want a short rule of thumb: watch the in-game news feed and Epic’s official Twitter account; those signals are rarely wrong.
On a Discord server a dataminer posted a blurry mock-up and the chat filled with names. Which characters might arrive in Wave 2
Fans immediately floated male V as the most demanded addition — he was notably absent from Wave 1. I expect the male V skin to appear, likely with multiple customization styles that mirror the game’s roleplay options.
Adam Smasher is the dark horse everyone mentions. He’s an obvious fit for a larger, premium skin slot and would give players a heavy, iconic antagonist to buy into. Other probable picks: supporting figures from Phantom Liberty and recognizable NPCs that let Epic sell bundles.
Wave 2 is a coiled spring in Epic’s chest.
Which Cyberpunk characters are coming to Fortnite?
Short answer: Johnny Silverhand, variants of V, and likely heavier hitters such as Adam Smasher or expansion-linked faces from Phantom Liberty. CD Projekt Red’s involvement makes crossover authenticity easy to justify.
On a fan page a petition gathered 10k signatures overnight. Will Cyberpunk: Edgerunners characters be included?
Players want David Martinez and Lucy — and that demand matters. Licensing-wise, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is within CD Projekt Red’s umbrella, but Epic and the show’s rights holders would have to greenlight use of those exact likenesses.
Practically, Epic could tease Edgerunners-styled cosmetics without using direct character names, or offer official skins if agreements are reached. If you’re hoping for David and Lucy, keep your alerts on: community pressure and high engagement numbers push these deals faster than quiet requests.
Will Edgerunners characters be in Fortnite?
Possible, but not guaranteed. The safest bet is that Epic will test smaller Edgerunners nods first — themed accessories, music, or a glance in emotes — before committing to premium, named skins.
At a midnight stream players debated whether to save V‑bucks or spend now. Timing and buying strategy
If Wave 2 follows Epic’s playbook, skins will rotate through the Item Shop as limited‑time offers and bundles. I recommend you track daily Item Shop drops, watch for bundle teasers on Epic’s Twitter, and set a budget for the skins you actually care about.
If a premium skin drops, expect price tiers similar to other major IP bundles. Watch microtransaction patterns from previous Epic collabs and use that as your purchasing guide rather than hype-driven impulse buys.
Between Epic Games, CD Projekt Red and the wider Cyberpunk community, this collab is shaping into one of the more strategic crossover moments of the year. Which skin would you regret missing the most?