When is Fortnite Winterfest 2024?
Epic GamesThis year’s Fortnite Winterfest is kicking off a little later than usual. Here’s what players need to know about the 2024 holiday event.
There’s plenty to get excited about in Fortnite right now, given the release of Chapter 6, the new Ballistic mode and LEGO Fortnite updates. But with the holiday season underway, fans are eager to dive into the game’s annual festivities.
Here’s everything we know about Fortnite Winterfest 2024 – from Snoop Dogg’s new Santa skin to the many presents you can unwrap during the event.
When is the Fortnite Christmas event?
Winterfest 2024 will last from Friday, December 20, 2024 through Tuesday, January 7, 2025, according to official details shared by Fortnite on Twitter/X.
What to expect in Winterfest 2024
Winterfest is a celebration of the holiday spirit, which means you’ll get presents, fun loot, and snowy changes to the map.
Free cosmetics and skins
The Winterfest Lodge returns with several presents and Snoop Dogg. You can check out all the presents in our Winterfest Lodge rewards guide.
You can get a free Santa Snoop Dogg Skin skin and a Yulejacket Skin. The Yulejacket skin is inside a tall green present you can only open once you’ve opened all presents on the left side of the lodge while the Snoop Dogg skin is available on Christmas Eve.
Winterfest loot
Like Fortnitemares, Winterfest is brings a host of holiday-themed weapons and items to the map. Here are all the unvaulted weapons for Winterfest 2024:
Pepper Mint Candy
- Blizzard Grenade
- Icy Feet
- Holiday Presents!
- Chug Splash
- Chili Chug Splash
Map overhaul
It’s not just the weapons that get a wintery makeover, as the island itself often receives a Christmassy overhaul. Fans can find holiday decorations scattered around the map, such as fairy lights hanging from buildings and even snowmen to knock over.
In the meantime, check out the best landing spots in Chapter 6 and read up on the SpongeBob SquarePants crossover.