Fortnite Winterfest 2025 is over. Epic’s event ran from December 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET until January 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET, so the Lodge claim period has passed. During the event, Lt. Winter offered 14 presents, with one present available per day and a cabin refresh at 9:00 a.m. ET. Epic publicly named six Lodge cosmetics, but its announcement does not publish names for all 14 presents. Glacial Dummy required seven other presents to be opened, while Cheeks required 13. Several winter-themed outfits sold separately in the Item Shop, and the Hollypaw Wrap came from a separate Epic Games Store promotion rather than the Lodge.
What were the Fortnite Winterfest 2025 Lodge gifts?
Winterfest 2025 used a virtual Lodge where players could unwrap a present each day. Epic described 14 total presents and said the cabin refreshed daily at 9:00 a.m. ET. The event was not an open-ended collection: access ended at the January 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m. ET deadline published in Epic’s announcement.
Epic’s article confirms several cosmetics by name, but it does not identify every present. That means a responsible “all gifts” list can only include the rewards Epic explicitly named; filling the remaining slots from screenshots, leaks, or player recollection would turn an official list into speculation.
Epic’s Winterfest 2025 announcement is the primary source for the rules and named rewards.
Confirmed cosmetics named in the Lodge announcement
| Cosmetic | Type | Condition or availability |
|---|---|---|
| Glacial Dummy | Outfit | Unlocked after opening seven other presents |
| Cheeks | Outfit | Unlocked after opening 13 other presents |
| Winterfest Bow | Back Bling | Lodge cosmetic; the announcement does not attach a named unlock threshold |
| Festive Gwinny | Back Bling | Lodge cosmetic; the announcement does not attach a named unlock threshold |
| Wrapped Axe | Pickaxe | Lodge cosmetic; the announcement does not attach a named unlock threshold |
| Festive Bat | Pickaxe | Lodge cosmetic; the announcement does not attach a named unlock threshold |
The table is a confirmed subset, not a reconstruction of all 14 presents. Epic’s wording establishes the total number of presents and names these rewards, but it does not provide a complete item-by-item inventory in that announcement.
How did the Winterfest 2025 Lodge opening schedule work?
You could open one present per day while the event was live. The Lodge refreshed at 9:00 a.m. ET, which was the daily turnover point for a new opening opportunity.
- Enter the Winterfest Lodge during the event window.
- Choose one available present and open it.
- Return after the next 9:00 a.m. ET refresh for another present.
- Continue until you had opened the presents needed for the outfit thresholds or until the event ended.
Epic also said the rest of the presents could be opened in any order. In practical terms, the two outfits were the exceptions to a completely free sequence: Glacial Dummy was gated behind seven other openings, and Cheeks behind 13. The announcement does not say that a particular named back bling or pickaxe had to be opened before another one.
What the thresholds meant
- Glacial Dummy: opening seven other presents made the outfit available.
- Cheeks: opening 13 other presents made the outfit available.
- Other named cosmetics: Epic identifies them as Lodge rewards but does not publish a specific opening number for each in the announcement.
Because only one present could be opened each day, the thresholds were progression counts rather than a separate currency or quest requirement. Missing a day could affect how many presents you had opened before the event deadline, but Epic’s announcement does not describe a catch-up rule or an extension.
Were all 14 Winterfest 2025 presents named by Epic?
No. Epic confirmed that Lt. Winter arrived with 14 presents, yet the announcement names only six cosmetics. The source does not provide the contents of the other presents, so there is no complete, officially documented 14-name list in that publication.
This distinction matters when you see pages titled “all presents.” A page can accurately repeat the total of 14 while still lacking primary-source confirmation for individual items. Treat the six names above as the portion Epic explicitly identified, not as proof that the other eight presents were empty, duplicate, or any particular type of cosmetic.
How to read incomplete historical reward lists
- Use Epic’s total—14 presents—as the event count.
- Use the named cosmetics only where Epic lists them directly.
- Keep unlock thresholds attached to the correct outfit: seven other presents for Glacial Dummy and 13 for Cheeks.
- Do not infer a present’s contents from its wrapping, a promotional image, or an unverified community list.
Since the event has ended, players cannot now open an unclaimed present to resolve the missing names through the Lodge. The official announcement remains the strongest record of what Epic chose to disclose.
Which Winterfest 2025 cosmetics were Item Shop outfits instead of Lodge gifts?
Three groups of outfits mentioned in the same announcement were Item Shop offerings, not Lodge presents: Sabrina Carpenter’s Santa ‘Brina, Hatsune Miku’s Snow Miku, and Harry Potter outfits customizable for Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin.
| Acquisition path | Examples identified by Epic | Event timing or condition |
|---|---|---|
| Winterfest Lodge | Glacial Dummy, Cheeks, Winterfest Bow, Festive Gwinny, Wrapped Axe, Festive Bat | One present per day during December 18, 2025–January 5, 2026; outfit thresholds applied |
| Item Shop | Santa ‘Brina, Snow Miku, Hogwarts house-themed outfits | Sold as shop outfits; the announcement does not provide prices or guarantee current availability |
| Epic Games Store promotion | Hollypaw Wrap | Free Epic Extras offer from December 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET through January 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET |
Keeping these routes separate prevents a common cataloging error: a winter cosmetic appearing in the announcement does not automatically make it a Lodge gift. The shop outfits had a purchase path, while Lodge rewards used the daily present system.
What was the Hollypaw Wrap, and was it a Lodge present?
Hollypaw Wrap was a free Epic Extras offer promoted through the Epic Games Store’s 2025 Holiday Sale guide. It was not one of Lt. Winter’s 14 Lodge presents. The promotion ran from December 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET until January 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET, a window that also ended after the holiday season.
The distinction is useful for collectors: a Lodge reward belongs to Fortnite’s in-game Winterfest sequence, whereas Hollypaw Wrap belonged to a separate Epic Games Store giveaway. Epic’s holiday guide documents that offer at Epic Games Store’s holiday guide.
Can you still claim Winterfest 2025 gifts?
No. The Lodge claim period ended on January 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The one-present-per-day rule and the daily 9:00 a.m. ET refresh applied only while the event was active, so the Lodge is no longer a live way to obtain those presents.
The same limitation applies to the Hollypaw Wrap’s free Epic Games Store promotion, which ended January 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The announcement does not promise a later rerun, an alternate redemption method, or permanent account access to unopened presents.
What returning players should check
- Confirm that any cosmetic you remember came from the Lodge rather than the Item Shop or Epic Games Store.
- Use the event dates and Eastern Time cutoffs when comparing old screenshots or account records.
- Do not assume an unclaimed historical present can be recovered through a current Winterfest menu.
What is the most accurate way to catalog the Winterfest 2025 rewards?
Organize the event by acquisition path first, then record the named item and any documented condition. This avoids combining six confirmed Lodge cosmetics with shop outfits and a store giveaway.
- Label the source: mark an item as Lodge, Item Shop, or Epic Games Store promotion.
- Record the exact name and cosmetic type: for example, Glacial Dummy (Outfit) or Wrapped Axe (Pickaxe).
- Add the threshold where Epic gave one: seven other presents for Glacial Dummy and 13 for Cheeks.
- Keep the event window attached: Lodge claims ended January 5, 2026, while the Hollypaw offer ended January 8, 2026.
- Flag undisclosed entries: the official announcement confirms eight additional present slots existed but does not name their contents.
This format preserves what is known without presenting an inferred inventory as fact. It is especially important for a historical event because the in-game interface is no longer available to verify every unopened box.
What should you remember about Fortnite Winterfest 2025?
- Winterfest 2025 ran from December 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET to January 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET.
- Lt. Winter’s Lodge contained 14 presents, with one opening allowed each day and a 9:00 a.m. ET refresh.
- Glacial Dummy required seven other presents; Cheeks required 13.
- Epic named six Lodge cosmetics but did not publish all 14 present contents in its announcement.
- Santa ‘Brina, Snow Miku, and the Hogwarts house outfits were Item Shop offerings, not Lodge gifts.
- Hollypaw Wrap was a separate Epic Games Store free offer, not a Lodge reward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did opening a present require V-Bucks or another purchase?
Epic’s event announcement describes the Lodge as a daily present-opening feature and does not identify a payment, V-Bucks cost, or physical requirement for opening a box. The shop outfits followed a separate Item Shop route, so they should not be treated as evidence that Lodge openings were purchases.
Could players choose any present on the first day?
Epic said the rest of the presents could be opened in any order, while also defining the seven-present and 13-present outfit thresholds. The announcement does not publish a day-by-day fixed sequence for the named back blings and pickaxes.
Why do some Winterfest lists show more items than Epic’s announcement?
Community lists may combine screenshots, database entries, or recollections with the six cosmetics Epic explicitly names. Those additions may describe what players saw in-game, but they are not all confirmed by the cited announcement, so they should be labeled separately from Epic’s documented names.
Was Hollypaw Wrap available through the Fortnite Lodge?
No. It was an Epic Games Store Epic Extras giveaway tied to the Holiday Sale guide, with its own December 11, 2025–January 8, 2026 window. Claiming it did not use one of the 14 Lodge-present openings.