When can we expect Fortnite Winterfest 2021?
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We already know Epic is starting to prepare for this year’s Winterfest, so what can we expect from a Fortnite winter?
Fortnite is one of the best video games at celebrating events, bringing in new challenges, skins, cosmetics and quests at every opportunity imaginable. With winter features already available in Creative mode, what can we expect to see in Fortnite’s Winterfest 2021, and when?
What can we expect to see in Fortnite’s Winterfest ’21?
As seen on Epic Games’ website, the developer is already seeking winter-themed content from the massive community of Fortnite Creators. The news post is asking for Creators to put together exciting new winter-themed Hubs, games and maps, including ”cheerful single-player experiences”, themes of friendship and socially-interactive multiplayer content.
We already know, therefore, that we can expect Creative mode to be packed to the rafters with the very best winter-themed featured games. Of course, as Epic Games are reaching out for Festive Fortnite Hubs as well, we know that the ever-changing Creative mode hub will be a great place to check out the creative community’s talent this holiday season.
As Epic Games have asked Creators to tag their maps and games with #Winterfest, we can assume that this is going to be the name of this year’s winter event. Following the theme of previous winters, we can obviously expect a themed lobby and Winterfest quests (or “Winterquests”, though we can’t claim credit for that…*), and hopefully daily gifts as well.
*Fortnite Winterfest Leaks
Fortnite creator and well-known Fortnite leaker Shiina has shed some light on this year’s Winterfest. The leaker’s reveals are often known to come to fruition, so we can hope that this is no different. Shiina has released details of datamined dialogue and code which heavily hint that we can expect daily presents and “Winterquests”, including “Open PRESENT”, and “Come back every day to open a new present.”
Is there a Winterfest release date?
At the moment, no, there is no release date for Fortnite’s Winterfest ’21. However, we can certainly look forward to Epic Games announcing the release date soon, perhaps some time after Naruto’s Fortnite debut.
2020’s Winterfest started around December 18th, so – given that updates currently come out on a Tuesday – we might be able to expect Winterfest to launch in Fortnite around December 14th, 2021, if not sooner.
And if you are a content creator and want to submit a map or hub design for Winterfest 2021, check out how to do so on epicgames.com.