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Fortnite’s2024 Winterfest is here, transforming the island into a snowy wonderland filled with festive surprises. Whether you’re unwrapping daily gifts, tackling chilly challenges, or just chill vibing, there’s no shortage of ways to embrace the season. This year’s event delivers a mix of cozy and competitive fun, perfect for both casual and seasoned players.
If you’re eager to rack up XP, grab exclusive loot, or just spread some holiday cheer, Winterfest has something for everyone. Ready to dive into the frosty festivities? Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of this year’s event and keep your season merry and bright.
Updated on June 06, 2025:We sprinkled in the shiny presents you can collect and gave the Winterfest quests a frosty upgrade.
What Are The Wintervestigation Quests And Rewards?
Winterfest features a series of themed quests that you can find in your quest tab.New questswill be addedover the course of nine days, so be sure to check back regularly to stay up to date. Completing these quests will earn you extra XP, whichhelps you unlock the Battle Pass further.
How to complete
Survive five storm circles
25K XP
Talk to Noir on the top floor
Talk to Noir to accept the first case
Investigate the unknown traveler
Return with your findings
Investigate three tampered basketball equipment
They are atFoxy Floodgate,Masked Meadows, andHopeful Heights. Interact with thebasketball nets.
Talk to Noir to accept the next case
Investigate Canyon Crossing, collecting info about the suspected cat burglar
Confront the sick and twisted individual
Return to Noir with your findings
Noir is at Seaport City.
Investigate Twinkle Town, collecting three pieces of info about the yeast supplementing faker
Confront the suspect directly
FindDoughbermanat Hopeful Heights and speak with him.
Noir is atSeaportCity.
Collect three pieces of info about the Suburban Saboteur at Hopeful heights.
Simple enough, go toHopeful Heightsand look for the exclamation points to interact with.
How To Open Your Free Presents
One of the most exciting parts of Winterfest is the opportunity to unwrap free presents. To open your daily gift,head to the main lobbyandclick the snowflake icon located at the top rightof your screen. From there,select ‘Visit Lodge’to enter a cozy, holiday-themed setting filled with surprises.
On the left and right side of the lodge, you’ll see a pile of presents waiting for you.Choose one to open, and enjoy your reward! You canopen one present every day for 14 daysorby January 7, 2025if you’ve missed any.
You can earn things such as guitars, emotes, and gliders. The Yulejacket Outfit and Santa Dogg Outfit are among the more exclusive loot up for grabs.
Finally, in the center:
How To Visit The Mariah Carey Event
Mariah brings the holiday spirit to Fortnite’s Battle Royale mode. To find her,skydive toward the glowing gold auraon the map, justsoutheast of Brutal Boxcars. Once you arrive, wait a minute or two as she emerges dramatically from her icy enclosure.
Fighting is disabled at this point and location.
When she’s free, you canjoin her in a special dance emote. After her performance, Mariah willlaunch you high into the sky,giving you an aerial view before you land back in the action, ready to take on enemy players.
After your first visit to Mariah’s event, returning to her during subsequent games and dancing nearby for a set amount of time will earn you a Holiday Present — an item that rewards you with random loot. You can also buy these from her for 400 cash.
