Fortnite Winterfest 2025: All Quests And Rewards

Winterfest is Fortnite’s annual holiday celebration — it’s back in its classic form. Expect a snowy island, limited-time winter loot, and a cozy lodge packed to the brim with free daily gifts, including festive skins, emotes, wraps, and music tracks, all designed to help you soak up the holiday vibe.

This guide breaks down what Fortnite Winterfest 2025 is, what quests and rewards it brings, and everything that’s different from last year.

Fortnite Winterfest characters gather at the lodge opening holiday presents by the campfire
Fortnite Winterfest. Image source: Epic Games

What Is Winterfest In Fortnite?

Winterfest is a seasonal in-game event that layers holiday content on top of the current Battle Royale season. In 2025, Epic describes it as “Golden Coast sunshine meets snow,” with festive map updates and winter-themed gear returning for a limited time.

Fortnite Winterfest 2025 kicked off on December 18, 2025, and it’s scheduled to wrap up on January 5, 2026, at 9 AM ET. That leaves you with roughly 17 days to enjoy all the winter-themed content before it disappears.

All Fortnite Winterfest 2025 Free Rewards

The Winterfest Cabin is a popular destination for many Fortnite players, as it lets them claim free rewards simply by logging in.

How To Access The Winterfest Cabin

The Winterfest Cabin is accessible directly from the Fortnite lobby UI. To access it, simply launch Fortnite click on the snowflake Winterfest iconselect “Visit Lodge.” One important change this year is that Cabin gifts no longer stack. This means if you miss a day, you can’t open two gifts the next day.

This change will likely break a popular tradition among many players who used to stack up presents and open them all on Christmas. However, since the event offers 14 presents and lasts 18 days, even if you miss a day or two, you’ll still be able to get all the Fortnite Winterfest 2025 rewards.

Fortnite Winterfest 2025 rewards showcase featuring free skins, instruments, emotes, and cosmetics
Fortnite Winterfest 2025 rewards. Image source: Epic Games

Fortnite Winterfest 2025 Present List

Here is a complete list of all the presents you can get during the Winterfest 2025 event.

RewardType
Winterfest Letter GliderRed present with a yellow ribbon
Bard’s Gem InstrumentLarge yellow present with a silver ribbon
Glacial Groove Bass InstrumentBlue-green present with a white ribbon
Snowman WrapTall green present with a white ribbon
Festive BatMedium red present beside the Christmas tree
Festive Gwinny Back BlingSmall red present with a yellow ribbon
Cheeks SkinTall green present with a white ribbon
Glacial Dummy SkinTall green present with a white ribbon
Winterfest Bow Back BlingMedium green present with a white ribbon
No Sweat, Snowfish, Warm & Peely EmotesSmall yellow present with a silver ribbon
Fire-Born Emote And Winterfest Gift SpraySmall green present with a white ribbon
Battlewood Jam TrackRed disk-shaped present
Shadowstorm ContrailTall green present with a white ribbon

All Fortnite Winterfest 2025 Quests And Rewards

Fortnite Winterfest 2025 isn’t just a simple event where you collect freebies by logging in. Some quests reward XP, and this year, players can also get a free Pickaxe tied to squad progress.

Winterfest Quest Drops

Winterfest 2025 quests roll out in four time-gated drops, with a new batch arriving every two days. For every completed quest, you’ll get 10,000 XP, and any unfinished Fortnite Winterfest quests will expire when the event ends on January 5, 2026.

DropExpected unlock dateTheme
Drop 1December 18, 2025Perfect Gift basics + boss-damage objective
Drop 2December 20, 2025More Perfect Gift deliveries + movement/POI tasks
Drop 3December 22, 2025Winter weapons + a Whiplash Time Machine objective
Drop 4December 24, 2025Delivery to Lt. Winter at Crackshot’s Cabin.

Squad Up! Quests

Squad Up! quests are tied to the Squad mode of Fortnite’s Battle Royale (including Reload, OG, and Blitz). The goal is simple: collect Shiny Llamas. And don’t worry, all progress will be shared among teammates, meaning everybody contributes toward the same objective.

Shiny Llamas can be found through rare chests, supply drops, or by taking down enemies who drop them. The main milestone for many players is collecting 400 Shiny Llamas, which unlocks the Starbrite Slasher Pickaxe.

The Starbrite Slasher pickaxe unlocked in Fortnite Winterfest 2025
Fortnite Winterfest 2025 Starbrite Slasher Pickaxe. Image source: Epic Games

Fortnite Winterfest 2025 vs. Winterfest 2024 — What’s Different?

On paper, Fortnite Winterfest 2025 appears to be the same holiday event as the year before. However, in practice, there are a few small rule changes and headline collabs that make it special.

Winterfest 2024 ran from December 20, 2024, to January 7, 2025, and featured Mariah Carey and Shaq shop content. The event also featured a quest centered on Sgt. Winter’s Wintervestigation.

Fortnite Winterfest 2025 shifts the spotlight to its Golden Coast vibe, with the shop featuring Sabrina Carpenter’s Santa ‘Brina, Hatsune Miku’s Snow Miko, and Hogwarts-teamed outfits from the long-awaited Fortnite x Harry Potter crossover.

Best of all, you can customize these skins to represent any of the four Hogwarts houses, including Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Gryffindor.

FAQs

When does Fortnite Winterfest 2025 end?

Fortnite Winterfest 2025 is scheduled to end on January 5, 2026, at 9 AM ET.

How many free presents are in the Fortnite Winterfest Cabin?

There are 14 presents total in Fortnite Winterfest 2025, and players can unlock only one per day.

How do you unlock the free Winterfest 2025 skins?

Fortnite’s Glacial Dummy skin becomes available seven days into the event, while Cheeks can be unlocked after day 13.

How to get the Starbrite Slasher Pickaxe in Winterfest 2025?

To unlock the Starbrite Slasher Pickaxe, players need to collect 400 Shiny Llamas in Squad Up!

Do Winterfest presents stack if I miss a day?

No. Epic has confirmed that you cannot stack daily rewards during Winterfest 2025.