Fortnite Winterfest 2024 is here, transforming the island into a snowy wonderland full of festive surprises. Whether you're opening daily presents, tackling chilly challenges, or just feeling relaxed, there's no shortage of ways to welcome this season. This year's event offers a mix of cozy and competitive fun, perfect for both casual and experienced players.

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Whether you're looking to earn XP, grab exclusive loot, or just spread some holiday cheer, Winterfest has something for everyone. Ready to dive into the cold festivities? Here's everything you need to know to make the most of this year's event and keep your season bright and cheery.
Updated on December 28, 2024: We've sprinkled in shiny gifts you can collect and given Winterfest missions a cool upgrade.
What are the Wintervestigation quests and rewards?
Winterfest has a series of themed quests that you can find on your quest tab. New missions will be added Over the course of nine daysso be sure to check back regularly to stay updated. Completing these missions will earn you extra XP, which will help you unlock more Battle Passes.
effort |
How to complete |
reward |
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Survive the five storm circles |
Simply survive while playing. |
25 thousand XP |
Talk to SGT Winter about your winter investigation |
He is located in the south Foxy Floodgate and Northwest from Masked pastures on a mountain |
25 thousand XP |
Searching for the first story (case number 17 of the unknown passenger) |
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Talk to Noir upstairs |
You must complete the above mission. Noir in port city. |
25 thousand XP |
Talk to Noir to accept the first item |
He is in the same place. |
25 thousand XP |
Follow the trail… |
Check out Turntables, Microphoneand Dog statue in mountain between Brutal box cars and port city. |
25 thousand XP |
Research the unknown traveler |
speak up Snoop Dogg In the building near the clue. |
25 thousand XP |
Come back with your findings |
Back to Noir in port city And talk to him |
25 thousand XP |
Searching for the second story (case number 29 of the sports smuggler) |
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Talk to Noir |
Noir in port city. |
25 thousand XP |
Check out three custom made basketball items |
They are in Foxy Floodgate, Masked pasturesand Hopeful Heights. interact with Basketball nets. |
25 thousand XP |
Go to the address on the charity receipt. Ask the mysterious patron |
speak up Shaq in Masked pastures. |
25 thousand XP |
Come back with your findings |
Back to Noir in port city And talk to him |
25 thousand XP |
Searching for the third story (Case No. 31, The Cat Thief) |
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Talk to Noir to accept the next item |
Noir in port city. |
25 thousand XP |
Investigate Dara Dara, gather information about the suspected cat burglar |
Collect evidence in Valley crossing: Arcade store, Madbones, and Taco Pier. |
25 thousand XP |
Deal with the sick and twisted person |
deal with Nyanja outside Taco Pier. |
25 thousand XP |
Return to Noir with your findings |
Back to Noir in port city And talk to him |
25 thousand XP |
Search for the fourth story (item number 45 half-baked bread) |
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Talk to Noir to accept the next item |
Noir is in Bandar City. |
25 thousand XP |
Investigate Twinkle City by collecting three pieces of information about fake yeast |
All three are doors Hopeful Heights. |
25 thousand XP |
Confront the suspect directly |
find Doghbarman in Hopeful Heights and talk to him. |
25 thousand XP |
Return to Noir with your findings |
Back to Noir in port city And talk to him |
25 thousand XP |
Searching for the fifth story (Case No. 50 Suburban Saboteur) |
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Talk to Noir to accept the next item |
Noir in sea port city |
25 thousand XP |
Collect three pieces of information about the Suburban Vandal in Hope Heights. |
Simple enough, to Hopeful Heights And look for the exclamation mark for interaction. |
25 thousand XP |
Visit the graffiti house |
This is the building hope is inside |
25 thousand XP |
Speak with hope |
interact with hope Inside this building |
25 thousand XP |
Return to Noir with your findings |
Back to Noir in port city And talk to him |
25 thousand XP |
How to open your free gifts
One of the most exciting parts of the winter festival is the opportunity to open free gifts. To open your daily gift, Go to the main lobby and Click on the snowflake icon at the top right from your screen from there, Select 'Visit Lodge' To enter a cozy and holiday themed environment full of surprises.
To the left and right of the hut, you will find a pile of gifts waiting for you. Select one to openand enjoy your reward! you can Open a gift every day for 14 days or Until January 7, 2025 If you missed something
You can get things like guitars, emoticons and gliders. The Yulejacket outfit and the Santa Dogg outfit are among the unique loot.
What are all the freebies?
On the right side of the page:
- Pepper paraglider
- Snow spark control
- This is the cold jack! Back bling
- Claw therapy dog
- Returned bag
On the left side of the page:
- Bass Holadiesel Snoop
- Humbug cutting pickaxe
- Winter festival guitar
- Choose tree keys, naughty and spoiled sprays
- Yulejacket blaster
- Play it Jam Track
- jacket skin (Open all gifts on the left)
Finally in the center:
How to visit a Mariah Carey event
Maria brings the holiday spirit to Fortnite's Battle Royale mode. to find him Skydiving into the glowing golden halo On the map, only Southeast Brutal Boxcars. Upon arrival, wait a minute or two for him to dramatically exit his icy enclosure.
Combat is disabled at this point and location.
When he is free, you can Join her in a special emotional dance. After her performance, Maria will do it throw you into the sky It gives you an aerial view, ready to take on enemy players, before you land back in the action.
After your first visit to Maria's event, returning to her during subsequent playthroughs and dancing nearby for a certain amount of time will net you a holiday gift – one that rewards you with random loot. You can also buy these from him for 400 cash.

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