The Winterfest 2024 event in Fortnite has kicked off, providing players with the chance to snag some free gifts. However, many are eager to discover how to get their hands on the most coveted rewards: the Yulejacket and Santa Dogg skins. As standout cosmetic items, skins are among the most desired rewards in Fortnite. To acquire the new skins from Winterfest 2024, you’ll need to navigate the game’s gift-giving system and find out where to unwrap the right gifts.
Throughout the Winterfest 2024 event, which runs until January 7, 2024, players can open one free present each day in Fortnite‘s Winter Lodge. These gifts include various in-game items such as pickaxes, sprays, and weapon skins. Some of these items, like Snoop’s Holladizzle Bass and Yulejacket’s Blaster, are specifically designed to complement the featured skins in the event. Although the Yulejacket and Santa Dogg skins are available as free presents in the Winter Lodge, they’re not exactly easy to obtain.
How to Unlock the Fortnite Yulejacket Skin for Free
The Yulejacket skin is tucked inside one of the presents located in Fortnite‘s Winter Lodge. Specifically, it’s found in the tall green box adorned with a red bow. This box is positioned at the back right of the larger stack of presents near the fireplace. However, unlike the other presents, this one cannot simply be opened for immediate access to the reward.
To access the Yulejacket skin, you must save this present for last. This means you need to open all other presents before you can claim the Yulejacket skin. Currently, there are 13 gifts available for opening, and an additional box is expected to be added during the event.
Since players are limited to opening one present per day, you’ll need to log in for 14 consecutive days to open every gift. Therefore, if you wish to obtain the Yulejacket skin, you’ll need to start playing right away if you haven’t already begun.
If for any reason you miss out on the Yulejacket skin, don’t worry too much; the Santa Dogg skin is much easier to acquire.
How to Unlock the Fortnite Snoop Dogg Santa Skin for Free
To unlock the Santa Dogg skin, players simply need to open it as part of their daily presents. However, it won’t be found in the existing boxes. Instead, the Santa Dogg skin will be made available on December 25th, aligning with Christmas Day. Keep an eye out for its release, as it requires you to identify the right present for this exciting skin.
Data miners have reportedly unveiled where Snoop will be hiding. A new gift, a square box wrapped in gold, will appear on the floor near where Snoop Dogg sits on the Winter Lodge couch. Players who have been consistently checking for new gifts will likely notice this new addition, but anyone wanting to jump in should look for this specific box.
What’s Next for Fortnite in Winterfest 2024?
The Winterfest 2024 event in Fortnite presents a variety of holiday-themed goodies and more cosmetics related to the Yulejacket and Santa Dogg skins. In addition to the Santa Dogg and Holladizzle Bass, fans can expect a Snoop Dogg reindeer backpack and a pickaxe called the Dogg Treat. Yulejacket brings its own unique weapon skin, alongside a matching backpack known as the Yule Bag and the Humbug Slicer pickaxe.
Additionally, the shop has rolled out new items for those seeking to pick up more cosmetics during Fortnite‘s Winter Fest. The Mariah Carey bundle features several outfits and accessories showcasing the famous singer in festive attire, available for both Fortnite and LEGO Fortnite. There’s also a Santa Shaq bundle that includes a skin of Shaquille O’Neal dressed as Santa, complete with a unique backpack and pickaxe. For those favoring in-game skins, check out the Guffmas Tree and Snowy Ops bundles for festive versions of Guff and Evelynn.
Along with the new cosmetic items, Fortnite will introduce some fresh gameplay mechanics during Winterfest. This includes the Blizzard Grenade, which creates icy winds that slow and damage enemies, as well as the Icy Feet—large ice cubes that enable players to skate around the map, even crossing bodies of water. Finally, players can join in on the fun with Sgt. Winter’s Wintervestigation, a quest series designed to earn XP while showcasing clever wordplay.
