As seasoned Fortnite players and content creators with years tracking Epic's events, we've seen Winterfest deliver holiday cheer year after year. Fortnite kicked off its 2021 Winterfest early, offering players free cosmetics, skins, and rewards through quests and daily gifts. Here's our expert guide on locating and unboxing these festive presents.
Fortnite's Winterfest has become a beloved tradition, blending battle royale action with holiday excitement. From December 16, 2021, to January 6, 2022, Sgt. Winter roamed the island in his custom rig, delivering 14 days of freebies, frosty items, challenges, and creative modes—as announced by Epic Games.
Each day, log into the lobby, click the snowflake tab, select "Visit the Lodge," and unwrap one gift. Rewards include exclusive skins, gliders, pickaxes, wraps, emotes, and more, added directly to your inventory. No rush—the gifts are available throughout the event.
Complete limited-time quests for extra rewards, including two new skins. We've tested this ourselves—it's a reliable way to score premium items for free. Stay tuned for more Fortnite updates from our team.
