Epic Games is preparing to launch the most beloved season of the year for its popular Battle Royale game, Fortnite. The countdown has begun for the winter event, eagerly awaited by players every year. According to leaked information and past update schedules, Fortnite Winterfest 2025 will arrive next week with a wealth of content.

When does Fortnite Winterfest 2025 start?

While Epic Games hasn’t officially confirmed the time yet, reliable sources and data from previous years point to a clear date. Winterfest 2025, expected to arrive with update v39.11, is anticipated to begin on Thursday, December 18th. Calculating in Turkish time (TSİ), the servers are expected to go into maintenance around 12:00 PM for the update, after which the event will become active.

The event’s most beloved tradition remains unchanged: the “Winterfest Lodge” returns this year. Players will be able to visit the lodge every day during the event to open a new gift package. These packages will include pickaxes, skins, and even a free costume. Epic Games will be distributing 13 different in-game rewards to players.

According to information shared on Epic Games’ community page, the entire northern side of the Battle Royale map will be covered in snow. But the real bombshell is on the content side. According to reliable leak source Hypex, this year we’ll be stepping into the wizarding world.

Harry Potter Collaboration: Customizable costumes and the “Flying Broom” (Mythic item) exclusive to Hogwarts houses are being added to the game.
DeLorean: The legendary vehicle from the Back to the Future movie will take its place on the map as a drivable vehicle.
Other Leaks: Home Alone, SpongeBob, Bleach, and winter-themed Hatsune Miku costumes are also rumored to be coming as part of the event. The classic “Holiday Present” item is also expected to return to the loot pool. So, are you excited about the Fortnite Winterfest 2025 content and the Harry Potter theme? Which costume would you like to get? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!