Operation: Snowdown was an Occasional Event in Fortnite: Battle Royale, that began on on December 18th 2020 and ended on January 5th 2021, during the Chapter 2: Season 5.
'Tis the season in Fortnite and Crackshot's trusted right-hand Snowmando has arrived to spread cheer and tactical delights. Join him on the cold frontlines in his self-titled mission: Operation Snowdown!
Taking the Island by storm December 18 to January 5, complete Snowmando’s Quests for free Outfits and more, fly planes through the chilly skies, play fan-favorite LTMs, and enjoy the snowy scenery.
Chill Snowmando Quests, Free Rewards[]
Over the course of Operation Snowdown, Snowmando will offer Quests you can complete for free rewards, including the perfectly-wrapped Shield Surprise Back Bling, the snowglobe-topped Frosty Globes Pickaxe, as well as Gliders, Wraps, another Back Bling and Pickaxe, and more.
If you complete nine Operation Snowdown Quests, you’ll unlock the Snowmando Outfit, and if you complete twelve, you’ll unlock the winter-inspired Frost Squad Outfit. Both Outfits are free!
Snowmando
So you want to be a Snowmando?
Welcome to the slush.
Complete Operation Snowdown Quests
0 / 9
Snowmando
You? A Winter Warrior? We'll see about that...
I knew you were ice cold.
Complete Operation Snowdown Quests
0 / 12
Snowmando
Time to see the snowy sights.
I like to travel by sleigh, myself.
Visit different Snowmando Outposts
0 / 5
Snowmando
You can hide lots of goodies in the snow.
Oh! You spotted those before I did!
Search chests at Snowmando Outposts
0 / 5
Snowmando
Let the holly jolly flow through you!
You need to teach me those moves sometime.
Dance at Different Holiday trees
0 / 5
Snowmando
Don't be afraid to bring your little helpers!
Santa himself couldn't have done it better.
Place Top 10 with friends in Squads
0 / 3
Snowmando
Brrr, that Crackshot gives me the Christmas creeps.
Thanks! It was like their eyes were following me.
Destroy Nutcracker statues
0 / 5
Snowmando
The forecast calls for Stormwings.
Brrr! That was some frosty flying!
Travel 5,000 meters in X-4 Stormwings
0 / 5,000
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Strike down the enemy snowforts!
Ha ha! Only our snowy stuff may stand!
Shoot down opponent structures with X-4 Stormwings
0 / 10
Snowmando
Gotta spend bars to make bars.
Personally, I'd buy a tobbogan, but you do you.
Collect Gold Bars
0 / 100
Snowmando
You've got to cast a wide net to snag the perfect gift.
I bet that scaly cutie is great at Christmas corals.
Catch a Snowy Flopper
0 / 1
Snowmando
Can't let your buddies melt away!
Now that's the Snowmando way.
Revive a player in different matches
0 / 3
Snowmando
Shhhhhh. Don't let them spot you.
Hope that didn't make you too chilly!
Hide inside a Sneaky Snowmando in different matches
0 / 3
Snowmando
Why not try out those new toys, hm?
Boy am I glad I asked Santa for one of those!
Deal damage with Lever Action Rifle
0 / 100
Snowmando
How else are ya gonna make s'mores?
Fire's not my thing, personally, but I'm glad you like it.
Stoke a Campfire
0 / 2
Low Temp Tactics, High Elevation[]
Having a battle-filled background, Snowmando has brought in wintery items from his piercing past. Take flight in Snowmando’s custom X-4 Stormwing planes, and on the ground, disguise yourself as an ordinary snowman with Sneaky Snowmandos, cause cold feet with Chiller Grenades, and gift yourself loot with Snowmando-wrapped Presents!
Rotating LTMs, Shuffling LTMs[]
Operation Snowdown will feature a rotation of returning LTMs, including the fan-favorite Air Royale, plus the brand new Shockwave LTM, which sees players compete to knock each other into the (extra-strong) Storm as it shrinks down to nothing. Also, Pickaxe Frenzy will arrive in LTM form for the first time.
You can also play these LTMs via the Snowdown Shuffle, a playlist that’ll put you in one of them at random.
New Holiday Outfits, Returning Holiday Outfits[]
In the spirit of the season, Operation Snowdown will include new holiday Outfits in the Item Shop plus holiday-themed Outfits from seasons’ past. Get your holiday sweater on, suit up as sweets, become a sentient light show, and more.
Also, from now until January 5 at 9 AM ET, the caroling Sing Along Emote will be available for free in the Item Shop. Players who purchased it previously will have the V-Bucks they spent returned to them.
As our team takes off for the holidays, we hope you enjoy Snowdown. Have a happy and safe New Year, and we’ll see you in 2021!