Fortnite Winterfest 2025 Brings Snow, Surprises, and Holiday Cheer to Battle Royale

Fortnite’s most festive seasonal event is officially back. Winterfest 2025 has arrived in Fortnite Battle Royale, bringing snow-covered landscapes, daily rewards, limited-time weapons, and new cosmetic collaborations for players to enjoy throughout the holiday season. Epic Games launched the event on December 18, 2025, at 9 AM ET, and it will remain live until January 5, 2026, at 9 AM ET.

This year’s Winterfest blends holiday magic with Fortnite’s signature style, transforming parts of the Golden Coast with winter visuals while keeping the familiar fast-paced gameplay fans expect.

Daily Presents Return With Lt. Winter

A major highlight of Winterfest 2025 is the return of the Winterfest Cabin, hosted once again by Lt. Winter. Players can visit the cabin daily to unwrap presents, with one present available to open each day. The cabin refreshes every day at 9 AM ET, giving players a reason to log in consistently during the event.

There are 14 total presents to unlock this year. While players can choose the order in which most presents are opened, two Outfit rewards are tied to progress milestones:

After opening seven presents, players unlock the Glacial Dummy Outfit

After opening 13 presents, players unlock the Cheeks Outfit

This system allows flexibility while still encouraging players to participate throughout the event’s duration.

Winterfest Accessories and Cosmetic Rewards

In addition to Outfits, Winterfest 2025 includes a variety of festive accessories available through the daily presents. These items add holiday flair to player loadouts and include:

Winterfest Bow Back Bling

Festive Gwinny Back Bling

Wrapped Axe Pickaxe

Festive Bat Pickaxe

These cosmetics follow Fortnite’s tradition of offering free holiday-themed items to players who engage with the event, making Winterfest one of the most rewarding times of year for both new and returning players.

Holiday Collaborations Hit the Item Shop

Winterfest 2025 also brings notable collaborations to the Fortnite Item Shop. Players can purchase seasonal versions of popular characters, blending holiday aesthetics with recognizable franchises and artists.

This year’s featured shop additions include:

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Santa ’Brina” Outfit, delivering a festive twist inspired by holiday themes

Hatsune Miku’s Snow Miku Outfit, continuing Fortnite’s anime and music collaborations with a winter-themed design

Harry Potter Hogwarts house-themed Outfits, which players can customize to represent Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin

These cosmetics allow players to show off their fandoms while embracing the seasonal atmosphere.

Winter Weapons Make Their Return

Winterfest wouldn’t be complete without snow-filled chaos on the battlefield. During the event, classic winter weapons return to Battle Royale, adding fun and unpredictable moments to matches.

Players can find and use:

Blizzard Grenades, which create snowstorms that reduce visibility

Snowball Launchers, perfect for dealing damage with a festive twist

These limited-time items shake up gameplay and encourage creative strategies, whether players are pushing enemies or escaping tight situations.

A Festive Time to Drop In

Winterfest 2025 continues Fortnite’s long-running tradition of celebrating the holidays with free rewards, playful weapons, and creative collaborations. With daily presents, exclusive cosmetics, and snowy combat tools, the event offers something for nearly every type of player.

Whether you’re logging in daily to unwrap presents, jumping into matches to use Snowball Launchers, or visiting the Item Shop for limited-time holiday Outfits, Winterfest 2025 captures the spirit of the season while keeping Fortnite’s Battle Royale experience fresh.

Players have until January 5, 2026, at 9 AM ET to enjoy everything Winterfest has to offer—so grab your pickaxe, head to the cabin, and get into the Winterfest spirit.

Conclusion

Fortnite Winterfest 2025 delivers another festive experience that rewards players simply for showing up and playing. With daily presents, unlockable Outfits like Glacial Dummy and Cheeks, a variety of winter-themed accessories, and the return of Blizzard Grenades and Snowball Launchers, the event stays true to what makes Winterfest a fan favorite each year. Combined with holiday-inspired collaborations in the Item Shop and a snowy seasonal atmosphere, Winterfest 2025 offers a limited-time celebration that fits naturally into Fortnite’s Battle Royale experience. Players have until January 5 to take part, making now the perfect time to drop in, unwrap presents, and enjoy the holiday season in-game.