Winterfest has not yet made its debut in Fortnite, but according to leaks, the update will likely arrive just a week before Christmas.
The festive atmosphere is already creeping onto the island, with the Fa-La-La-La-Fishstick skins making their appearance, signaling the start of the holiday season in Fortnite. But this is just the beginning – even more Christmas-themed surprises are in store. Players are particularly excited about the new Mr. Dappermint skin, which will be available for free. The Winterfest update is expected to bring a slew of new cosmetics, items, and quests, all part of the annual celebration. While Fortnite’s recent additions like the Ballistic debut and the new Lego Fortnite Brick Life mode have already kept players busy, more festive treats are coming our way from Epic Games.
With Chapter 6 bringing more players back to the battlefield, there’s no better time for bonus quests to keep everyone engaged. Although the game’s recent downtime to mark the start of the new season feels recent, leakers have hinted at another update coming soon. So, when exactly will the Winterfest update arrive?
The Fortnite Winterfest update is scheduled for release on Tuesday, December 17, with downtime expected to begin at 9am GMT / 4am EST / 1am PST. This date has been confirmed by trusted Fortnite leakers, with @ShiinaBR revealing two possible dates for the update, set to be version 33.11, which will include all the files needed to launch Winterfest. @Hypex also confirmed that the event will kick off next week. These timings align with previous updates, such as the one that introduced Kicks to Fortnite Remix Chapter 2.
This will be the second update since Chapter 6’s launch, following surprise downtime earlier this month to fix an issue with the ready-up button. While details about the event’s presentation are still unclear, we do know that there will be a range of exciting new cosmetics for players to enjoy as part of Winterfest.
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