Jingle Bells, jingle bells, Winterfest is coming to Fortnite! Winterfest 2025 is just around the corner, bringing snow-covered maps, free rewards, and some wild crossovers. Winterfest has always been one of Fortnite’s most festive and beloved events, and if you’re excited for its return, you’re definitely not alone. Here’s everything you need to know about Fortnite Winterfest 2025.
When Does Winterfest 2025 Start?
Epic Games hasn’t officially announced the exact date yet, but all signs point to December 18 at 4 AM ET. This lines up with past Winterfest releases, which usually drop on Thursdays. The update will likely be version 39.11.
Here’s the possible release time in different time zones:
| Time Zone | Local Time |
| ET (Eastern Time) | December 18, 4:00 AM |
| PT (Pacific Time) | December 18, 1:00 AM |
| UTC / GMT | December 18, 9:00 AM |
| CET (Central Europe) | December 18, 10:00 AM |
| IST (India) | December 18, 2:30 PM |
| WIB (Indonesia) | December 18, 4:00 PM |
| JST (Japan) | December 18, 6:00 PM |
| AEDT (Australia) | December 18, 8:00 PM |
Expect a few hours of downtime while the servers update. Once it’s live, you’ll be able to jump in and start unwrapping gifts right away.
What’s Coming to Winterfest 2025?
The Winterfest Cabin is reported to return, which means daily gift unwrapping is back. You can open one present each day during the event to score free cosmetics like pickaxes, wraps, and even a free skin. It’s basically Christmas morning but for Fortnite players.
The Battle Royale map is getting a major makeover too. The entire north side of the island will be covered in snow, giving everything that winter vibe. Plus, the Holiday Present item should return to all game modes.
Aside from map changes and new POIs, Epic Games has confirmed that Harry Potter–themed outfits are coming in this Winterfest update. On top of that, leakers have revealed several additional collaborations expected to arrive during the event, including:
- Winter Hatsune Miku
- DeLorean vehicle
- Home Alone
- Bleach
- SpongeBob
When the Winterfest is here, make sure you log in every single day to unwrap your free gifts. Missing even one day means you’ll lose out on potential rewards. The event usually runs for about two weeks, so set a daily reminder if you need to.
Get ready for some festive fun in Fortnite. Between the free rewards, snowy map changes, and exciting crossovers, Winterfest 2025 looks like it’ll be worth checking out.