The festive season is here, and Fortnite’s Winterfest 2024 brings a mix of exciting new and nostalgic returning content! With new skins, unvaulted items, fun challenges, and tons of gifts, this year’s event promises plenty of surprises. The event runs for 19 days and will end on January 7, 2025, at 9 AM ET. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of Winterfest.
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1. New and Unvaulted Items
Winterfest wouldn’t be complete without some unique additions to spice up gameplay.
Icy Feet
A mobility item that temporarily turns your feet into ice. While it’s not as effective as other mobility options, it’s handy for crossing water or moving faster when nothing else is available.
Blizzard Grenade
A tactical addition that deals minor damage but slows down enemies, perfect for gaining a strategic edge. Use it to flush enemies out of covers like bushes, trees, or buildings.
2. A Festive Makeover
The holiday spirit is everywhere in Fortnite this season:
Christmas-Themed Battle Bus
Hop on the Battle Bus decked out in festive decorations to kickstart your matches.
Mariah Carey Mini Event
Head to the location between Brutal Boxcards, Foxy Floodgate, and Seaport City for a special in-game performance by Mariah Carey. During the event, fighting is disabled in that area. Join her in the dance, and she’ll reward you with a Christmas gift containing loot.
3. Skins Collection
You can get bunch of new skins including:
Mariah Carey Outfits
A variety of Mariah Carey-themed outfits are now available in the Item Shop.
Other Paid Skins
Popular skins like Harley Quinn Ninja verison, Ninja Knight Batman (without a cape and featuring a sword back bling), and more are hitting the store.
Master Chief Returns
For Halo fans, Master Chief is making a comeback on December 23, marking his first appearance in over two years. Look out for daily skin releases throughout Winterfest.
4. Free Gifts for Everyone
One of the highlights of Winterfest is the free daily gifts. You’ll find them in the game’s menu when logged in. These gifts include:
- Pickaxes
- Back blings
- Gliders
- Emotes
- And best of all, free skins.
You can open a new gift every day or open them later all at once before the event ends.
5. Wintervestigation Challenges
Dive into detective-style quests this Winterfest with the “Wintervestigation” challenges:
Talk to Sergeant Winter
Find him near the plane area outside “Masked Meadows.” He’ll assign you tasks that require solving mysteries like a detective. Completing these quests will earn you XP and unlock a surprise in the Item Shop!
5- New and Returning NPCs
There will be a bunch of new and returning npc’s, some of them would be:
Sergeant Winter
Not only does he assign quests, but he also sells rare items like the Purple Holo Twister AR and the Blizzard Grenade.
Snoop Dogg
Yes, Snoop Dogg is now an NPC again and sells the Purple Sentinel Pump Shotgun.
6- Unvaulted Healing Items
A few fan-favorite healing items are back to help you stay in the fight:
Chilli Chug Splashes
Heals and provides a temporary speed boost.
Regular Chug Splashes
Reliable as ever for quick healing.
Peppermints
These heal and grant a mobility boost, but many players (myself included) prefer the chug splashes for their better heal and
Winterfest 2024 is packed with exciting updates, challenges, and rewards. Whether you’re exploring the map for new items to make a better loadout, collecting free gifts, or dancing with Mariah Carey, there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget to check out the Item Shop daily for the latest skins and keep an eye out for returning favorites like Master Chief.
So grab your gear, hop into the festive fun, and make the most of Winterfest before it wraps up! 🎄
