Fortnite Winterfest 2023 Leaks: Potential Release Date & Everything You Need to Know

Fortnite's annual holiday celebration, Winterfest, returns for its fourth year bringing snow, free cosmetics, and seasonal cheer to the battle royale. Here's a comprehensive guide covering Fortnite Winterfest 2023 release date, leaked skin rewards, and what to expect when snow falls on the battle royale this December.

Fortnite Winterfest 2023 Release Date

While Epic Games has not officially announced a start date, Fortnite Winterfest traditionally kicks off in mid-December. Based on the previous three year's festivities, the 2023 event is expected to commence around December 12th - 15th.

As a projected estimate, pencil in those days for Winterfest's anticipated return unless Epic confirms an alternative launch. Keep an eye out for confirmation over the coming weeks.

Fortnite Winterfest 2023 Leaked Skins and Cosmetic Rewards

Details remain limited, but data miners may have unearthed upcoming Fortnite Winterfest 2023 skin rewards ahead of the event itself. Two primary leaked options reportedly include:

• Holiday Boxy - A holiday version of Boxer & Boxy
• Winterfest Bushranger - A festive little Christmas tree
• Wooly Warrior Skin - A wool knit onesie combined with a Viking helmet
• Sergeant Gingerbread Skin - A cookie-inspired soldier decked out in festive green

These or other skins will likely be unlockable through the Winterfest 2023 period. Additional cosmetics like wraps and emotes traditionally join character outfits over the 3+ weeks of game-wide celebration. Both the Holiday Boxy and Winterfest Bushranger skins, along with LEGO variants, are expected to be free unlocks available immediately at the start of Winterfest 2023

Other various cosmetics potentially unlockable for free over the Winterfest period have surfaced too, including:

• Glorious Giftblade Pickaxe
• Snowfaller Contrail

Additional leaked options like the Slurp Banner Icon, Bushie Bright Wrap, and more could join this list once Winterfest officially begins.

Quests and What Else to Expect From Fortnite Winterfest 2023

If prior years prove predictive, Fortnite Winterfest 2023 will overhaul the typical island aesthetic with blanket snow cover, dotted holiday decorations, and potentially even a specialty point of interest for festivities.

The fan-favorite Snowball Launcher weapon could return to spark frozen firefights, alongside explosive Presents bringing randomly generated loot under Christmas trees. Shop offerings consistently shift to holiday apparel as well during this period.

However, unlike previous years, data miners report that the iconic Winterfest Cabin allowing players to open one present per day will not return in 2023. Instead, free daily item rewards will be tied to completing matches during the event.

While the cozy cabin exits this year, Fortnite Winterfest 2023 seems primed to deliver a stacked suite of holiday-inspired challenges with titles like:

• Emote as Holiday Boxy or Sgt. Winter
• Disguise yourself near Krampus with a Sneaky Snowmando
• Destroy hacked drones during the Ship It! LTM
• Investigate stolen present stashes

The full 50+ challenge list offers festive goals for earning XP and unlocking more free cosmetics. Snowball battles, ice slides, loot deliveries, and more await as players celebrate the season.

Stay tuned for official Winterfest 2023 details, as Fortnite prepares to spread seasonal joy and bundles players close this holiday season. The countdown to snowfall continues!