Fortnite’s festive event, Winterfest, is finally here. The holiday season has arrived on the popular battle royale game, bringing snow-covered landscapes, giant ice blocks, and a variety of Christmas-themed cosmetics.
For years, Winterfest has been a beloved event in Fortnite, featuring Christmas trees, presents, and daily login rewards. However, last year’s event was met with disappointment from fans, who missed out on the traditional present-giving experience. Thankfully, Epic Games has listened to their feedback and brought back presents this year.
This year’s Winterfest will introduce ice-skating as a new feature, albeit with equippable ice blocks that players can wear on their feet instead of actual skates. Special game modes, holiday-themed weapons, and challenges are also expected to be part of the event.
The event begins at 12pm PT / 3pm ET this year, and presents will contain sprays, music tracks, and cosmetics, including two new skins: a festive Christmas Snoop Dogg skin and a Yulejacket skin. Other items, such as holiday-themed weapons like the Sneaky Snowmando, Snowball Launcher, and Icy Grappler, are also expected to be part of the event.
More information will be shared as it becomes available.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2024/12/19/fortnite-christmas-event-heres-when-winterfest-2024-begins-and-what-to-expect