- Winterfest 2024 kicks off December 20, offering 18 days of fun
- Players can unlock festive skins, gifts, and winter-themed weapons
- Winter map updates and cozy cabin vibes create holiday magic
Fortnite has given its fans a major reason to be excited for holidays— Winterfest 2024, the most beloved annual event is returning this year on December 20, offering 18 days of action-packed holiday fun ending on January 7, 2025.
Dive Into Frosty Adventures
All year long, fans brim with anticipation for this event as it transforms Fortnite into a vibrant, snowy paradise filled with holiday-themed elements. This year, Epic Games has ensured that the event aligns with its tradition of delivering festive vibes across the island.
There will be plenty of content for players to get snug under their warm blankets and play the game for endless hours with returning weapons like the iconic. Snowball Launcher and new map updates, including winter-themed landmarks and more.
As always, daily presents will be available for making each day all about surprises and gifts, accessible in Winterfest UI tab. ShiinaBR— a credible leaker shared the drawing via X post, hinting that free skins could be the Christmas-themed version of Guff, featuring a festive design with green leaves and Christmas lights.
Unwrap Surprises: Skins, Gifts, and Holiday Fun
The update may drop on 18 December— expected downtime starts between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM ET, with matchmaking disabled 30 minutes earlier. The leaks have further revealed several rewards including,
- Crashed Chiller Spray
- Choose Naughty Spray
- De-Rezz Tally
- Llama Lightbulb Spray
- Run It Up Jam Track
Players who are more into collecting skins and cosmetics may gear up to add a festive touch to their lockers. Moreover, there are also suggestions that Epic Games might also introduce exclusive crossover skins for purchase in the Item Shop.
Fortnite released a 30-second teaser displaying a cozy fireplace from Cabin and fans are celebrating its return, also those who never got to experience the cabin are also thrilled.
As per Techradar, Fortniters can expect to get tokens to open presents, or probably a special menu with Jonesy’s Cabin, allowing players to explore it. Epic Games hasn’t shared many details about Winterfest 2024 and right now fans are just anticipating it.
However, it is clear that the winter’s magic will surely wrap around the battlefield, shaping the game into a true celebration of creativity.
