Fortnite’s v33.11 update introduces the Winterfest 2024 event, bringing a host of new content and collaborations to the game. Here’s a breakdown of the key additions:
Winterfest 2024 Event
- Start Date: December 20, 2024, at 3 p.m. EST.
- End Date: January 7, 2025.
- Festive Skins: Players can enjoy new holiday-themed skins featuring celebrities such as Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, and Shaquille O’Neal. Mariah Carey’s skin showcases her iconic red velvet outfit from the “All I Want For Christmas Is You” music video. Polygon
- New Items: The event introduces Ice Skates and the Blizzard Grenade, adding a frosty twist to gameplay. The Sun
- Map Changes: Significant portions of the Battle Royale island are now blanketed in snow, enhancing the festive atmosphere. These changes will remain until January 7. The Sun
Collaborations
- Skibidi Toilet: Fortnite has partnered with the viral YouTube series “Skibidi Toilet,” introducing themed cosmetics, including a skin, back bling, and pickaxe. The bundle is available in the Item Shop for 2,200 V-Bucks. The Sun
- Cyberpunk 2077: Dataminers have uncovered the inclusion of the Quadra Turbo-R 470 car from Cyberpunk 2077, suggesting a collaboration that brings this vehicle into the game. The Sun
- DC Comics Skins: Fan-favorite skins from DC Comics, including The Joker, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and Starfire, are set to return to the Item Shop during the event. The Sun
Additional Features
- Winterfest Cabin: The cozy cabin returns, allowing players to unwrap one present each day, with a total of 14 gifts available throughout the event. Gifts include emotes, pickaxes, wraps, and exclusive skins like Yulejacket and Santa Snoop. Sportskeeda
- “Wintervestigation” Quest Chain: Players can engage in a new quest line, assisting the character Noir in solving mysterious incidents during the festive season. Polygon
This update enriches Fortnite’s holiday offerings with a blend of new content, collaborations, and festive cheer, providing players with a variety of experiences throughout the Winterfest 2024 event.
