FORTNITE WINTERFEST 2022: UNWRAP PRESENTS FOR FREE IN-GAME ITEMS, USE FESTIVE TOOLS, AND MORE![]
Fortnite v23.10 brings the upcoming Winterfest 2022! Unwrap 14 Presents for 17 free in-game items, including two free Outfits, over the course of Winterfest. (There's also a third free Outfit you can get another way!) Also, employ unvaulted equipment on the Battle Royale Island and enter a variety of “Winterfest Wonderland” islands. Winterfest 2022 runs from Dec. 13, 2022, at 9 AM ET to Jan. 3, 2023, at 9 AM ET.
UNWRAP 14 PRESENTS FOR FREE ITEMS![]
The Winterfest Lodge (also known as the “Cozy Lodge”) is already in-game! But this time it’s not Sgt. Winter holding the fort. In the Cozy Lodge you’ll find winter fairy Snowdancer, the fatigued Sled Ready Guff, and the familiar Cozy Knit Jonesy.
Starting December 13 at 9:15 AM ET, unwrap a new Present at the Lodge every day for 14 days. Wrapped up in these 14 Presents are 17 items total: two Outfits, two Gliders, two Wraps, three Lobby Tracks, three Sprays, plus a Back Bling, Pickaxe, Contrail, Emote, and Emoticon — all free! We don't want to spoil EVERY Present, but the two free Outfits are the Arctic Adeline Outfit and Sled Ready Guff Outfit:
As with Winterfests past, the Cozy Lodge is accessible through a snowflake tab in the Lobby. If you miss any days of opening Presents, simply return anytime before Winterfest ends (Jan. 3 at 9 AM ET) and open them up.
FROM UNWRAPPING TO UNVAULTING: TAKE UP RETURNING TOOLS IN BATTLE ROYALE[]
Icy equipment is coming back out of the armory in Battle Royale/Zero Build! During Winterfest 2022, launch exploding snowballs with Snowball Launchers, and throw down Holiday Presents! to open the presents up and grab their loot.
Speaking of Holiday Presents!, Sgt. Winter isn't absent from Winterfest 2022. He'll be patrolling the Island on his special big rig, throwing Holiday Presents! for players to pick up. (Just be careful not to get on his bad side…)
Please note that the Snowball Launcher will take the place of the Rocket Launcher during Winterfest.
RECEIVE THE GIFT OF NEW EXPERIENCES[]
In the Winterfest Callout we challenged island creators to create unique and memorable experiences for Winterfest 2022. Some of our favorite islands will be featured in the Winterfest Discover row from Dec. 13, 2022, at 9 AM ET to Jan. 3, 2023, at 9 AM ET! Jump into these islands and keep your Winterfest fresh.
ANOTHER FREE OUTFIT: “GUFF GRINGLE” ALL THE WAY[]
Don't jingle with Gringle.
All players who log into Fortnite from the Epic Games Launcher during Winterfest (from Dec. 13, 2022, at 9 AM ET to Jan. 3, 2023, at 9 AM ET) can get the new Guff Gringle Outfit for free! Just launch Fortnite from the Epic Games Launcher on PC during Winterfest, navigate to the Item Shop, and redeem Guff Gringle.
GET A NEW FRIEND WITH FORTNITE CREW: CHILL-LA-LA-LLAMA[]
All Fortnite Crew subscribers who log into Fortnite anytime during the duration of Winterfest (Dec. 13, 2022, at 9 AM ET to Jan. 3, 2023, at 9 AM ET) will immediately receive the reactive Chill-la-la-Llama Back Bling. Constantly cold, Chill-la-la-Llama sneezes each time you get an elimination or open a Chest.
This Back Bling is similar to the unwrappable Back Bling in the Cozy Lodge, a fellow Llama who's also quite chilly.
NEW AND RETURNING WINTRY OUTFITS[]
During Winterfest 2022, new and returning wintry Outfits will be sliding into the Item Shop, including Winterfest 2022 VIPs Snowdancer and Cozy Knit Jonesy!
SPREAD THE WINTERFEST CHEER FOR A FREE EMOTE[]
Carry your friends, carry some weights. Play with five different friends from your friends list in any game modes during Winterfest (Dec. 13, 2022, at 9 AM ET to Jan. 3, 2023, at 9 AM ET) to receive the Curling Iron Emote. Reward grants begin on or around January 6 ET.
As you’re exploring the Cozy Lodge, using unvaulted items, and wandering the Winterfest Callout islands, complete Winterfest-themed "This Week" Quests for XP! There will be two sets of these weekly Quests: the first will run from 9 AM ET on December 13 to 9 AM ET on December 20, and the second will run from 9 AM ET on December 20 to 9 AM ET on December 27.
MORE IN v23.10: BATTLE ROYALE REALITY AUGMENTS UPDATE[]
Discover more together! When playing in a team, Reality Augments that your teammates have unlocked now have a chance to appear in your own selections.
BATTLE ROYALE CHAPTER 4 SEASON 1 SUPER LEVEL STYLES[]
May your rule expand to the cosmos. In the Bonus Rewards section of the Battle Pass tab, bonus Styles for Battle Royale Chapter 4 Season 1 Battle Pass rewards have been available for players who progress past Level 100. With v23.10, Chapter 4 Season 1’s Super Level Styles are now available!
What are the Super Level Styles this Season? Progress past Level 125 in Chapter 4 Season 1 and start unlocking the Elysian, Aeon, and Halcyon Styles for the Helsie, Selene, Ageless, Dusty, and Massai Outfits.
BALANCE CHANGES[]
In case you missed it, we made several balance adjustments in a hotfix on December 9 ET:
- Reduced the time it takes to capture a POI.
- Improved the Tactical Pistol’s accuracy and recoil.
- Improved the Maven Auto Shotgun’s fire rate and accuracy.
- Reduced the Thunder Shotgun’s equip time.
- Reduced the Ex-Caliber Rifle’s player damage and hipfire accuracy, and greatly reduced its environment damage.
- Increased the recharge time of the Shockwave Hammer’s bounce.
- Light Ammo now drops in stacks of 20, up from 18.
Also, in the v23.10 patch, we have increased the amount of materials harvestable from many large stone objects around the Island.
COMPETITIVE NOTES[]
- Snowball Launchers, Holiday Presents!, and the patrolling Sgt. Winter are not included in competitive playlists.
MAJOR BATTLE ROYALE BUG FIXES[]
- For PC players, we have fixed an issue causing the rebinding of Reality Augments to only be available during a match.
- Voice chat settings changed in the Sidebar will now save correctly.
- Fixed an issue causing Overshield damage numbers to appear white.
- The Shockwave Hammer will no longer deal damage to players through structures/builds.
- Mobile players can now swipe through the Battle Pass and are no longer restricted to only pressing the arrow keys.
The Fortnite v23.10 update brings the Dirt Bike, Ex-Caliber Rifle, Slap Berry, and Slap Juice from the new Chapter of Fortnite Battle Royale! Additionally, there are some quality-of-life updates to core game systems, such as a new Event Browser for those using the direct event binding system, and a smaller collision capsule around players.
- Tactical Assault Rifle has also been updated.
v23.10 also introduces the Elimination Game island template, visual and UI updates to multiple devices, and bug fixes for devices, Prefabs, and Galleries.
DIRT BIKE SPAWNER[]
The Trail Thrasher Dirt Bike from Chapter 4 Season 1 Battle Royale is now available in Creative! You can use the Dirt Bike Spawner to spawn dirt bikes on your island, and customize the options just like with other vehicles in Creative.
EX-CALIBER RIFLE[]
This powerful semi-automatic rifle fires a ballistic blade at your enemies that detonates moments later.
NEW CONSUMABLES: SLAP JUICE AND SLAP BERRY[]
Two new consumables are also arriving from Battle Royale:
- Slap Berry: This refreshing fruit not only restores Health, but also gives players short-term unlimited Energy regeneration. This is especially useful for islands that encourage sprinting, or for islands with melee weapons that use Energy for charged attacks.
- Slap Juice: Slap Juice gives even more Health than the Slap Berry, and a longer temporary Energy regeneration.
EVENT BROWSER[]
If you have converted islands to the direct event binding system, you'll notice a replacement for the Channel Browser in My Island: the Event Browser! The new Event Browser shows you all devices on your island that have direct event bindings, and gives you the ability to teleport to them. You can see a quick summary of how many events and functions are connected for each device—all from one place.
The All Devices tab returns from the Channel Browser, but we’ve added a Search bar so you can more easily find the devices you need and teleport to them.
This is just the initial version of the Event Browser, and we will continue to improve it and add even more valuable features. As an example, you’ll notice that you can currently only teleport to devices on the left side of the panel, but in the future, you will be able to teleport to devices on the right side as well.
OTHER UPDATES[]
CORE GAMEPLAY UPDATES
Smaller Player Collision Capsule: As part of improvements to core systems across Fortnite, we’ve been able to reduce the size of the capsule used for collision with the player. This allows players to more nimbly traverse tight-knit corridors. You may find players are able to get to areas they were unable to previously.
DEVICE UPDATES
- The following devices have been updated to broadcast a message to the HUD when players score points:
- Collectible Item
- Color Change Tile
- Objective
- Pinball Bumper
- Pinball Flipper
- Score Manager
- Timer
- For the devices listed above, the following new customizable options have been added:
- Display Score Update On HUD
- HUD Message
- Reset HUD Message Score
- HUD Message Score Color
- HUD Message Color
- New visual style for the Explosive device: In addition to the explosive barrel, you can now choose Bomb for the Device Mesh option. This is a round, cartoonish bomb with a fuse coming out of the top. If you have either the Proximity Delay option or Time to Detonation from Game Start option turned on, the fuse on the bomb stays lit while the timer is active.
- New visual style for Sequencer pulse: Set the new Custom Pulse Style option to On and the Sequencer pulse will have a more substantial visual style, as opposed to the default translucent style. This makes it easier to see the pulse's progress.
- The Create-only option has been added to the Billboard device so it can be set to only be visible while Creators are in Create mode.
- Guards spawned from Guard Spawner devices can now use Chiller and Impulse Grenades.
ISLAND TEMPLATE: ELIMINATION GAME
In this new island template, learn how to use the Team Settings & Inventory device with other devices to change the weapons players use as they battle for the most eliminations.
BUG FIXES[]
PREFAB & GALLERY FIXES
- Fixed a bug causing Primitive Gallery props to fall through Creative islands.
DEVICE FIXES
- Fixed an issue where cutting and pasting a D-Launcher device would cause the VFX to stay in the original location.
- Fixed an issue where the HUD Controller options didn't work for player classes that had the Allow Building option set to anything other than Do Not Override.
- Fixed an issue where the Prop Mover was not reversing when items collided with AI, players, or props.
- Fixed an issue where the Mutator Zone Plate options were not saved after the default values were changed.
- Fixed an issue where some Score Manager option names were not clear.
- Fixed an issue where Fuel Pump and Water devices were missing tags in the Creative inventory.
- Fixed an issue where Teleport devices using the Link to Target option were not functioning properly under certain circumstances.
- Fixed an issue where the color of the score in the HUD sometimes reverted to the default blue regardless of the color set in the Score Manager's HUD Message Score Color option.
ISLAND FIXES
- Fixed an issue where a Battle Royale Island could be entered using the golden rift even after it had been deleted, causing the creator to spawn on the Battle Royale Island without a phone tool and outside of Create mode.
- Fixed an issue where creators were unable to publish one island after publishing another island.
GAMEPLAY FIXES
- Fixed an issue where DBNO players were not taking fire damage.
- Fixed an issue where players could fail to be teleported if they mantled right when the teleport began.
- Fixed an issue where players could spawn under the Battle Royale Island map.
- Fixed an issue where direct event binding was not working in Battle Royale Islands.
- Fixed an issue where players did not begin matchmaking into a Battle Royale Island when creators first stepped into their golden rift.
- Fixed an issue where the Grapple Glider did not function properly.
In v23.10, more Frostnite Challenges, more Winterfest questlines, and an Alien weapon set update all arrive in Fortnite Save the World!
FROSTNITE CHALLENGES WEEK 3: NEW WAVE HOLIDAY[]
Starting December 11, 2022, at 7 pm ET the horde will get restless and the waves will keep coming! The only way to advance in this Frostnite Challenge is to eliminate the given number of Husks, and be warned: there’s nowhere to hide. Making it through this packed edition of Frostnite will reward you with the coolest festive Hero, Jingle Jess.
Jingle Jess[]
- Standard Perk: Bear With Me
- Increases T.E.D.D.Y. duration by 4 seconds.
- Commander Perk: Bear With Me+
- Increases T.E.D.D.Y. duration by 12 seconds.
ICE QUEEN[]
Also starting December 11, the Ice Queen returns to her throne in the Event Store at 7 PM ET along with the Cocoa .45 Pistol! The Ice Queen likes her Husks frozen…
- Standard Perk: Cold to the Touch
- Increases damage against frozen enemies by 14%.
- Commander Perk: Cold to the Touch+
- Increases damage against frozen enemies by 14%. Seismic Smash freezes enemies for 2.75 seconds.
COCOA .45[]
Not even the Husks will be able to resist the holiday spirit thanks to this silenced pistol. The Cocoa .45 is capable of shooting projectiles that bounce off of walls and pass through enemies!
MISFIT TOYS QUESTLINE[]
Something isn’t quite right with the toys that our Homebase Heroes opened this year — a band of misfit toys are on the loose and they’re out for vengeance. Help Homebase quell the misfit toy uprising to unlock Hero Jilly Teacup, the toy Outlander. The Misfit Toys Questline goes live December 11 at 7 PM ET.
JILLY TEACUP WINDS UP
- Standard Perk: Under Warranty
- T.E.D.D.Y. has 100% Crit Chance against new targets and has a 5% chance to “Malfunction.” During Malfunction, T.E.D.D.Y finds a new target after every shot.
- Commander Perk: Under Warranty+
- T.E.D.D.Y. has 100% Crit Chance against new targets and has a 5% chance to “Malfunction.” During Malfunction, T.E.D.D.Y finds a new target after every shot and Zaps a nearby enemy for 51 base energy damage. Zapped targets deal 51 base energy damage to surrounding enemies.
FROSTNITE CHALLENGES WEEK 4: SUPER HEATED[]
Starting December 18 at 7 pm ET, some warmth will be needed in this brutal wintry biome, but this is going a bit too far… The Burner is heating up so much that just being near it will make you feel the burn. Keep yourself and structures at a safe distance from the Burner, or feel its burning hot intensity. Completing this Frostnite Challenge will reward you with the sweet pistol, the Ginger Blaster.
THE GINGER BLASTER[]
Not only does this frosting-covered pistol pack a potent punch, but it will also drop some healing gumdrops after Husk eliminations!
THE PAIN TRAIN[]
Slow and steady wins the race! Also starting December 18, the Pain Train — Slow and steady wins the race with this powerful assault rifle! — returns to the Event Store at 7 PM ET.
FROSTNITE CHALLENGES WEEK 5: SPECIAL DELIVERY[]
Starting December 25 at 7 pm ET, the BluGlo will be tapped and won’t be found in the environment. Venture out and defend the newly deployed BluGlo dispensers to keep that burner filled! Keep the burner warm during this Frostnite Challenge to unlock Hero Ted and a unique banner.
TED BRINGS THE HOLIDAY CHEER[]
- Standard Perk: First Cup of The Day
- While Goin' Commando is active, Crit Rating is increased by 10 and Crit Damage by 100%.
- Commander Perk: First Cup of The Day +
- While Goin' Commando is active, Crit Rating is increased by 10 and Crit Damage by 100%. In addition, eliminating five enemies heals you and nearby allies for 97 base health.
SANTA’S LITTLE HELPER[]
Also starting December 25, Santa’s Little Helper — which launches explosive presents that damage and knock back groups of enemies —returns to the Event Store at 7 PM ET.
FROSTNITE WEEKLY CHALLENGE 6: TOP IT OFF[]
We near the end of the Frostnite Challenges starting January 1, 2023, at 7 PM ET, when the Storm will be picking up in intensity! Not only will the Storm close in faster, but it will also do increased damage. You’re gonna wanna keep that burner filled if you want to survive this chilling Frostnite Challenge!
Completing this Frostnite Challenge will award you with the quick and efficient Frostbite Sniper Rifle!
FROSTBITE SNIPER RIFLE[]
Give the Husks Frostbite with this semi-automatic rifle. The Frostbite Sniper Rifle is a mid- to long-range rifle that deals high damage when fired quickly.
RED WILLOW ARRIVES WITH A RETURNING QUESTLINE[]
Beginning January 1 at 7pm ET, the Storm is out for holiday vengeance! In response, help Ray concoct the ultimate post-holiday antidote in the Red Willow’s Eve questline. Complete this questline to unlock Hero Red Willow, the new ghostly Outlander.
RED WILLOW IS HERE TO SCARE[]
- Standard Perk: Holiday Surprise
- Triggers an explosion at the end of Phase Shift, dealing 20 base energy damage in a .75 tile radius.
- Commander Perk: Holiday Surprise+
- Triggers an explosion at the end of Phase Shift, dealing 20 base energy damage in a .75 tile radius. Additionally, Phase Shift has a 60% chance to conjure a Phantasm.
ALIEN WEAPON CHANGES[]
v23.10 brings the following updates to the Invasion set weapons:
PULSE POUNDER
- Added a large headshot damage bonus while you’re aiming down sights.
- Increased damage against Husks and the environment.
- Reduced weapon impact to compensate.
SHOOTING STAR
- Increased heat capacity so it can fire in much longer bursts.
- Slightly reduced damage against Husks to compensate.
- Significantly increased damage against the environment.
THIRD RAIL
- Damage no longer falls off with range.
- Damage now increases up to 4x as you charge it up.
- Increased magazine capacity from 1 to 3.
- Reduced point-blank damage against Husks.
- Increased damage against the environment.
- Increased headshot damage.
- Increased knockback magnitude
PULSE POUNDER, SHOOTING STAR, AND THIRD RAIL
- Corrected durability on all Crystal variants.
- Removed incompatible Perks from the pool available to them and replaced them with compatible Perk options.
PLASMATIC DISCHARGER
- Very slightly reduced damage.
- Slightly reduced impact area.
- Decreased the time its projectile lasts after hitting a player-built structure.
- Increased ammo cost per shot from 3 to 30.
In addition, we’ve provided all players with an Item Reset for the Plasmatic Discharger.
MAJOR BUG FIXES[]
- A number of important bug fixes were included in the v23.10 game update, including:
- Fixed an issue where the reticle would scale in the opposite direction of the HUD.
- Fixed an issue that would cause the game to freeze indefinitely on loading screens.
- Weapons with charge-up mechanics should now reliably have the correct damage multiplier when fired at max charge.
- Text has been restored to blank dialog window buttons.
- The denizens of Homebase found the old holiday ornaments tucked away in the back of a closet and have put them up again!