Fortnite Winterfest presents dropped today on December 18, 2025, bringing 14 free gifts to the in-game cabin. Players rushed to open rewards including two exclusive skins that couldn’t be purchased anywhere else. Here’s the complete breakdown of what you can claim.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Winterfest 2025 is live from December 18 through January 5 at 9 AM ET
- 14 free gifts available in the Winterfest Cabin with one claimable every 24 hours
- Two exclusive free skins: Glacial Dummy (unlocks after 7 presents) and Cheeks (unlocks after 13 presents)
- Additional cosmetics include pickaxes, back blings, emotes, gliders, and a weapon wrap
The Two Free Skins You Can’t Miss
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Epic Games confirmed the 14 free rewards for Winterfest 2025, and the standout items are undoubtedly the two exclusive skins. Glacial Dummy becomes available after opening your seventh present, giving players a cool-themed character outfit. Cheeks arrives much later—after you’ve unwrapped all 13 earlier gifts—as the grand finale reward.
Both skins were previously leaked in Epic Games concept art and player surveys, but their inclusion as free Winterfest rewards shocked the community. These cosmetics would normally cost around 1,200 V-Bucks each in the item shop, making this one of the most valuable gift collections in Winterfest history.
Complete List of All 14 Winterfest 2025 Gifts
| Gift Type | Items Included |
| Skins (2 total) | Glacial Dummy, Cheeks |
| Pickaxes (4 total) | Wrapped Axe, Festive Bat, Bard’s Gem, Glacial Groove |
| Back Blings (2 total) | Winterfest Bow, Festive Gwinny |
| Glider (1 total) | Winterfest Letter |
| Emotes & More (3 total) | Fire-Born, No Sweat Snowfish, Warm & Peely |
| Misc. Cosmetics (2 total) | A Snowman Weapon Wrap, Winterfest Gift Emoji |
How to Access the Winterfest Cabin and Claim Rewards
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Players who log into Fortnite today can access the Winterfest Cabin directly from their in-game menu. Simply enter the lodge and select one present per day—gifts stack if you log in multiple days, so you won’t miss rewards if you take a break. The entire event runs through January 5 at 9 AM ET, giving everyone weeks to collect all 14 items.
Interestingly, Winterfest 2025 features additional collaboration skins available for purchase in the item shop, including Sabrina Carpenter as Santa ‘Brina and Hatsune Miku as Snow Miku. Harry Potter house-themed outfits are also available for those who want to customize their Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin look.
Additional Winterfest Content Beyond Free Gifts
Epic Games packed this year’s Winterfest with more than just cabin presents. The festive event includes limited-time quests split into multiple drops, with the first drop releasing today focused on seasonal challenges. Yule Trooper serves as this year’s boss encounter, drops the Mythic Yule Trooper’s Holo Rush SMG, and offers special loot for skilled players.
The Winterfest map has been transformed with snow coverage and holiday decorations across Golden Coast, creating a distinct seasonal atmosphere. Players report finding festive weapons, decorative elements, and themed gameplay changes throughout the island. Collaborations with Bleach and SpongeBob SquarePants also launched alongside Winterfest, adding even more cosmetic variety to the event.
Should You Prioritize Glacial Dummy or Cheeks First?
Community members debated the better skin choice, and the answer depends entirely on your aesthetic preference. Glacial Dummy features icy blue tones and frozen character design, making it ideal for winter-themed loadouts. Cheeks, arriving later as the 13th present reward, uses a warmer color palette and distinctive character model that hasn’t appeared in previous Fortnite seasons.
Smart players noted that since both skins are free, there’s no wrong choice—you’ll eventually unlock both before Winterfest ends. The real priority is logging in consistently to ensure you don’t miss any presents. Missing just one day theoretically costs you access to one item, though Epic Games‘s stacking mechanic helps offset occasional missed logins.
Sources
- VICE – Detailed breakdown of all 16 Winterfest 2025 cabin presents and free cosmetics
- Epic Games Official – Confirmed Winterfest 2025 event details and release timeline
- Game Rant – Comprehensive guide to claiming Glacial Dummy and Cheeks skins
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