The annual Fortnite Winterfest event is back, bringing holiday cheer and excitement to gamers worldwide. Set to run from December 20, 2024, through January 7, 2025, the Winterfest event is packed with new skins, items, and festive content, ensuring players have plenty to look forward to this holiday season.
This year, Epic Games has outdone themselves with the introduction of new holiday-themed skins and the highly anticipated appearance of Snoop Dogg. Players can expect to see Snoop Dogg donning a Christmas-themed outfit as he engages with the community inside the Winterfest Lodge, reminding everyone of the warmth and joy this season brings.
According to Fortnite's official Twitter/X account, the Winterfest 2024 event will allow players to unwrap presents daily, which adds to the festive atmosphere. Players will be able to access the Winterfest Lodge through the snowflake icon located on the top right tab of the main menu. Once inside, they’ll find various presents and, of course, Snoop Dogg himself.
Here’s what participants can expect from this year’s packed roster of rewards from the event:
- Small Rewards:
- Blue and Yellow – Snoop’s Pickaxe
- Red and Gold – "Run It Up" Music Pack
- Blue – Llama Lightbulb Emote
- Gold and Red – Santa Snoop Dogg Skin
- Red and White – Crashed Chiller Emote
- Medium Rewards:
- Red and Green (Right Side) – Snow Sparkle Contrail
- Red and Green (Left Side) – Yulejacket’s Blaster Wrap
- Purple and Silver – Snoop’s Back Bling
- Yellow and Red – Humbug Slicer Pick Axe
- Pink and Gold – Frosted Frets Guitar
- Large Rewards:
- White and Blue – Yule Bag Back Bling
- Green and Red – Yulejacket Skin
- Yellow and Green – Snoop’s Guitar
- Purple and Blue – Peppermint Paraglider Glider
But the rewards don’t stop there! Epic Games has also refreshed gameplay mechanics, introducing items like the Blizzard Grenade, which creates snowy conditions to slow and damage opponents, adding layers of strategy to battles. Expect players to zoom across icy surfaces, thanks to the new Icy Feet feature, letting them move swiftly even on water!
All these changes are accompanied by exciting quests. Players can complete these quests to earn valuable XP, helping them level up faster throughout the event. The quests will reward players cumulatively with over 725,000 XP, significantly boosting progression through the battle pass.
The festive atmosphere extends beyond just cosmetics and quests. The entire Fortnite map receives its holiday makeover, with decorations like fairy lights adorning buildings and snow-themed elements transforming the gameplay experience. Epic Games aims to make this version of Fortnite feel not merely like another game, but rather as if it is fully immersed within the holiday season's spirit.
Every day during the Winterfest event, players can log on to open one present, making sure they keep the excitement alive. Players who miss out on a present can return the next day, as they can only claim one present every 24 hours. According to popular leaker @StreamFNBR, gamers are eagerly anticipating 14 presents, which include unique cosmetics and items. The leaked list contains:
- Crashed Chiller (Emote)
- Humbug Slicer (Pickaxe)
- Frosted Frets (Guitar)
- Llama Lightbulb (Emote)
- Yulejacket’s Blaster (Wrap)
- Yulejacket (Skin)
- Peppermint Paraglider (Glider)
- Snow Sparkle (Contrail)
With these gifts and changes, players will undoubtedly find reasons to log on during the holiday period. To top things off, Epic Games has brought Mariah Carey, whose classic holiday hit, "All I Want for Christmas is You," is now part of the Winterfest 2024 event. This addition is sure to get everyone humming along, enhancing the mood across Fortnite's festive landscapes.
Fortnite Winterfest 2024 promises to deliver fun, festive excitement, and the chance to enjoy the season with friends and fellow gamers. Whether you’re unwrapping gifts, completing quests, or merely having fun playing, there’s something for everyone as the excitement of the holiday season takes center stage. It’s time to gear up, hop online, and partake in what could be one of the most cherished gaming events this year!
