Winterfest 2023 is an Annual Event in Fortnite: Battle Royale, that began on December 14th 2023 and ended on January 2nd 2024.
Winterfest returns with the Fortnite Battle Royale v28.01 Dec 14 hotfix! Whether you’re a new or returning player, you’re sure to find something to celebrate with 14 free gifts (including two new Outfits) up for grabs.
But it’s not all about unwrapping, it’s about delivering too — so be sure to check out the new Ship It! Express limited-time experience for a real festive frenzy. Winterfest 2023 runs from December 14, 2023, at 9 AM ET to January 2, 2024, at 9 AM ET.
Presenting... Presents![]
The unsparing Sgt. Winter — now delivering under the Ship It! Express brand — is delivering 14 free gifts during Winterfest! Tucked away inside these presents are various in-game goodies, including Outfits, Gliders, a Lobby Music that doubles as a Jam Track, and plenty more. We won’t spoil the specifics, but you might wanna put the Winterfest Bushranger and Holiday Boxy Outfits on your Winterfest wishlist.
You can grab these gifts by collecting them from the Quests tab each day. Don’t worry if you miss a day — the gifts will stack and they'll continue to be available until Winterfest ends (Jan. 2, 2024, at 9 AM ET).
Want to help Ship It Express’ operations? According to Holiday Boxy, who happens to be a Ship It! Express representative, shipments for the Island are being reported as missing. Help her investigate in the Ship It! Express Snapshot questline!
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Festive Favorites Return from the Vault[]
While Sgt. Winter’s delivering gifts, pick up unvaulted items that may help deliver a win if you use ‘em right:
- Throw down Holiday Presents! to open them up and grab the loot inside.
- Put on the Sneaky Snowmando disguise to give your enemies a seasonal surprise.
- Unleash frozen fury with the explosive Snowball Launcher.
- Consume a Snowy Flopper to restore some Health and give yourself icy feet.
- Fling yourself with the Icy Grappler and land with icy feet. (The Icy Grappler will be vaulted later during Winterfest.)
Complete Winterfest Quests to Shake Things Up[]
Don’t get cold feet about getting icy feet — the unvaulted items will come in handy for Winterfest Quests! These Quests will progressively become available over the course of Winterfest 2023, and for completing 19 of them, you’ll unlock the Snowglobe Smasher Pickaxe. Bash stuff with wintry cheer!
The Winterfest Quests will be available until Winterfest 2023 ends (Jan. 2, 2024, at 9 AM ET).
New Limited-Time Experience: “Ship It! Express” []
Experience a day in the life of a Ship It! Express representative. Only thrown weapons and consumables are allowed in the Zero Build Ship It! Express limited-time experience, leaving you to “deliver” damage to your opponents. Deliver your way to victory by taking advantage of increased loot spawns and frequent Supply Drops. Don’t get caught up in the cold!
Ship It! Express is available until Winterfest ends (Jan. 2, 2024, at 9 AM ET) and is accessible via Discover.
Cowabunga! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Emerge for Winterfest[]
The heroes in a half shell are hitting the Shop soon during Winterfest! Acquire Outfits of the new TMNT Set, including team leader Leonardo, ready-to-fight Raphael, ready-to-party Michelangelo, and tech expert Donatello.
Breaking news. It’s not just the Turtles in the TMNT Set — investigative reporter April O’Neil will also be hitting the Shop!
Fortnite Crew Benefit: Gilded Style of the Glorious Giftblade Back Bling[]
Make one of your gifts gilded. All active Fortnite Crew subscribers who log into Fortnite during Winterfest (Dec. 14, 2023, at 9 AM ET to Jan. 2, 2024, at 9 AM ET) will automatically receive the Gilded Style of the Glorious Giftblade Back Bling. The Glorious Giftblade Back Bling is one of the free 14 Winterfest gifts!
Quests[]
WINTERFEST BONUS GOALS
| Complete Winterfest Quests | 
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| 0 / 19 | ||
| Complete the Ship It! Express Snapshot |  1 LVL | |
| 0 / 1 | ||
SHIP IT! EXPRESS SNAPSHOT
| Huh, this is weird. Ship It! shipments are being reported as missing. We should take a look. Everything seems in order... Visit a Ship It! Express location |
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| (Stage 1 of 4) | 0 / 1 | |
| Take a look around. If someone's been messing with the presents, we've got to find out who. There are definitely some missing packages. Investigate stolen present stashes |
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| (Stage 2 of 4) | 0 / 3 | |
| Take a look around. If someone's been messing with the presents, we've got to find out who. There are definitely some missing packages. Visit Crackshot's Cabin when the floating loot island appears |
15K | |
| (Stage 3 of 4) | 0 / 1 | |
| Come talk to me. If things are as bad as I fear, you'll need some supplies. Good luck out there. Talk to Holiday Boxy about the stolen boxes |
15K | |
| (Stage 4 of 4) | 0 / 1 | |
| Those missing shipments? Turns out someone's hacked into our delivery drones. Take them down. Hopefully we can repair those later. Destroy hacked Ship It! Express Drones at Hot Spots |
15K | |
| (Stage 1 of 4) | 0 / 3 | |
| Those hacked drones were taking our presents to Krampus! Get in close, but don't let him see you. Good work. He never saw you coming. Use a Sneaky Snowmando prop disguise near Krampus and his present stash |
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| (Stage 2 of 4) | 0 / 1 | |
| We can get those stolen presents back, but we need the coordinates first. Signal's strong, on our way. Deploy a beacon at Krampus’s present stash for the Ship It! Express team |
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| (Stage 3 of 4) | 0 / 1 | |
| We have to put a stop to Krampus's operation. Yes! You did it! Help eliminate Krampus to save Winterfest |
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| (Stage 4 of 4) | 0 / 1 | |
| Sgt. Winter says he has a surprise for you. Definitely worth checking out. I wonder what he got me. Collect an item inside a present thrown by Sgt. Winter |
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| (Stage 1 of 4) | 0 / 3 | |
| Now that Krampus is dealt with, we need to put those presents where they belong. I'm showing green across the board. Good work. Deliver packages to their rightful destinations |
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| (Stage 2 of 4) | 0 / 3 | |
| This island could use a little holiday decoration, wouldn't you say? You really jollied up the place. Place festive snow creatures |
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| (Stage 3 of 4) | 0 / 3 | |
| Everything's ready for the holidays. Time to celebrate! Thank you for helping save Winterfest! Emote with Holiday Boxy or Sgt. Winter |
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| (Stage 4 of 4) | 0 / 1 | |
| Snowball fights just got tactical, recruit. - Sgt. Winter Hit opponents with snowballs from the Snowball Launcher |
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| (Stage 1 of 4) | 0 / 3 | |
| Snowball fights just got tactical, recruit. - Sgt. Winter Hit opponents with snowballs from the Snowball Launcher |
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| (Stage 2 of 4) | 0 / 7 | |
| Snowball fights just got tactical, recruit. - Sgt. Winter Hit opponents with snowballs from the Snowball Launcher |
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| (Stage 3 of 4) | 0 / 15 | |
| Snowball fights just got tactical, recruit. - Sgt. Winter Hit opponents with snowballs from the Snowball Launcher |
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| (Stage 4 of 4) | 0 / 30 | |
| Stick around and bask in the holiday spirit! - Holiday Boxy Land from the bus at Winterburg and finish in the top 20 players |
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| 0 / 1 | ||
| Everything has a weak spot. - Sgt. Winters Hit weakpoints |
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| 0 / 50 | ||
| Nothing's better than jumping into fresh snow! - Holiday Boxy Land in a snowy region in different matches |
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| (Stage 1 of 4) | 0 / 2 | |
| Nothing's better than jumping into fresh snow! - Holiday Boxy Land in a snowy region in different matches |
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| (Stage 2 of 4) | 0 / 4 | |
| Nothing's better than jumping into fresh snow! - Holiday Boxy Land in a snowy region in different matches |
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| (Stage 3 of 4) | 0 / 6 | |
| Nothing's better than jumping into fresh snow! - Holiday Boxy Land in a snowy region in different matches |
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| (Stage 4 of 4) | 0 / 8 | |
| Everyone's in the giving mood. I specifically ordered it. - Sgt. Winters Talk to Characters to receive free items |
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| 0 / 3 | ||
| A surprise inside every one. Guaranteed. - Sgt. Winters Assist in searching Winterfest Present containers found around the map |
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| 0 / 5 | ||
| On the double, recruit! - Sgt. Winters Travel distance while sprinting |
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| 0 / 1,000 | ||
| No weak arms in my squad, recruit. Now THROW! - Sgt. Winter Damage enemy players with thrown items in the Ship It! Express LTM |
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| 0 / 300 | ||
| Snowy Floppers are great! I think I still have some swimming around here, actually. - Holiday Boxy Consume Snowy Floppers or hide in a Sneaky Snowmando |
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| 0 / 3 | ||
| Breaking it down, oh yeah! - Holiday Boxy Emote on a dance floor |
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| 0 / 1 | ||
| Don't get cold feet. - Holiday Boxy Damage opponents while in a snowy region |
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| (Stage 1 of 4) | 0 / 250 | |
| Don't get cold feet. - Holiday Boxy Damage opponents while in a snowy region |
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| (Stage 2 of 4) | 0 / 700 | |
| Don't get cold feet. - Holiday Boxy Damage opponents while in a snowy region |
15K | |
| (Stage 3 of 4) | 0 / 1,500 | |
| Don't get cold feet. - Holiday Boxy Damage opponents while in a snowy region |
15K | |
| (Stage 4 of 4) | 0 / 2,500 | |
| Alright, recruit. Let's send the year off with style! - Sgt. Winter Light off a firework |
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| 0 / 1 | ||
| Have a happy new year, recruit. That's an order. - Sgt. Winter Witness the ball drop for New Years |
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| 0 / 1 | ||
| No use wasting ammo, recruit. - Sgt. Winters Get headshots on enemy players |
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| (disabled) | 0 / 30 | |
| The only "ready" you should be is "battle ready." - Sgt. Winters Restore health or gain shields |
15K | |
| (disabled) | 0 / 300 | |
| I wanted to call them "ice skates", but someone already invented those. - Holiday Boxy Travel distance while sliding continuously with Icy Feet |
15K | |
| (disabled) | 0 / 50 | |
| Fly through the air, slide across the ground. Always keep them guessing. - Sgt. Winters Travel distance in the air using the Icy Grappler |
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| (disabled) | 0 / 200 | |
| There's enough holiday cheer to go around, recruit. - Sgt. Winter Earn XP in Creator Made Experiences |
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| (disabled) | 0 / 20,000 | |
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_-_Event_-_Fortnite.png "Winterfest 2023 (Winterfest Flurry) - Event - Fortnite.png (2.21 MB)")
_-_Event_-_Fortnite.png "Winterfest 2023 (Winterfest Bushranger) - Event - Fortnite.png (2.36 MB)")
_-_Event_-_Fortnite.png "Winterfest 2023 (Slap Juice.) - Event - Fortnite.png (2.09 MB)")
_-_Event_-_Fortnite.png "Winterfest 2023 (Bedside Nanner) - Event - Fortnite.png (2.35 MB)")