Fortnite Winterfest 2023: Release Date, Quests, Free Cosmetics and More
Fortnite Winterfest 2023 is a Christmas event packed with free cosmetics, new mechanics, and changes to the game that will put players in a festive mood. Here's everything you need to know about Fortnite Winterfest 2023.
What to Expect from Fortnite Winterfest 2023
Players love Fortnite Winterfest more than any other event because it's positively packed with free cosmetics for them to pick up. Winterfest 2023 is no exception, with at least 15 free gifts leaked ahead of the event's start, and many more set to be released throughout its duration. There's so much more to Fortnite Winterfest 2023, and we've explained everything that players need to know below.
When Does Fortnite Winterfest 2023 Start?
Fortnite Winterfest 2023 started on December 14, 2023, and will end at 9 AM ET/6 AM PT/2 PM GMT on January 2, 2024. The event was shadow-dropped on December 14, 2023, with no prior notice from Epic Games. However, the launch wasn't without its issues, as the Ship it! Express limited-time game mode, which is a core part of Fortnite Winterfest 2023, wasn't live at the time it needed to be.
Fortnite Winterfest 2023 Quests and Rewards
We've outlined every Fortnite Winterfest 2023 quest that we know of, how to complete them, and what players will earn as a reward. This information was leaked ahead of time by iFireMonkey on Twitter, which is why we're able to show most of the quests before the event has even started.
- Step 1: Collect an item inside a present thrown by Sgt. Winter. Find Sgt. Winter flying around the map and collect a present he throws. Then loot the present. Reward: 15,000 XP
- Step 1: Destroy three hacked Ship it! Express drones at hot spots. Visit a golden Hot Spot and shoot down the hacked drones in that POI. Reward: 15,000 XP
- Visit a Ship it! Express location. Players need to find and visit one of these locations. Reward: 15,000 XP
- Land from the Battle Bus at Winterburg and finish in the top 20 players. Players must jump from the Battle Bus and land at Winterburg. Then, they need to make it to the last 20 players alive. Reward: 15,000 XP
Ship it! Express Locations in Fortnite Winterfest 2023
Ship it! Express locations are points on the map for players to visit as part of quests. While they don't provide much of a gameplay advantage, they're good for XP and will help give players something to do in the early stages of battle royale matches.
We'll update this section of the article as soon as we learn more.
Free Gifts and Cosmetics in Fortnite Winterfest 2023
At least 15 free gifts were leaked ahead of the event's start, and many more set to be released throughout its duration. We'll update this section of the article as soon as we learn more.
Fortnite Winterfest 2023 is a great opportunity for players to pick up free cosmetics and experience the game in a new way. With new mechanics, quests, and free gifts, there's something for everyone to enjoy.