What’s New in Fortnite Winterfest? Everything You Need to Know

Festive Map Changes

One of the most obvious changes in Fortnite’s Winterfest, which again began prior to the event’s official start date of Dec. 17, are the visible changes to the map.

Everywhere you look around Battle Royale Island, there’s something new. Massive bushes complete with Christmas lights have been dropped around the world making for perfect cover; a chunk of the map has already been blanketed in a sheet of pure, white snow, and sneaky snowmen stand proud in these areas.

On top of that, some more minor POIs were added to Fortnite’s map as part of the 11.30 update. Crackshot’s Cabin is back offering up a trio of chests underneath a tree, while a Frozen Gingerbread House and the Shiver Inn also make the most of the particularly cold weather.