Epic Games launched Winterfest 2025 in Fortnite on December 18, introducing a winter-themed Vocaloid character to the battle royale. The Snow Miku skin arrived in the Item Shop on December 19, 2025, not as a free gift but as a premium purchase.
The Snow Miku bundle costs 2,200 V-Bucks, discounted from 3,200 V-Bucks. Individual components include the Snow Miku outfit with LEGO styles for 1,500 V-Bucks, Snow Mix emote and jam track for 500 V-Bucks each, and Snowy Song guitar for 800 V-Bucks.
Winterfest 2025 presents a major change from previous years. Epic Games confirmed presents no longer stack, requiring daily login from December 18 to January 5 at 9am ET. Players can only open one present per day, making 14 free rewards missable without consistent participation.
The Snow Miku skin will remain available until January 3, 2026, at 7pm Eastern Time. Unlike limited-time Winterfest rewards, the Snow Miku bundle will return in future shop rotations according to Sportskeeda's analysis.
Two other premium collaborations join Snow Miku in the Item Shop. Sabrina Carpenter's Santa 'Brina skin releases on December 22, 2025, with a bundle reportedly costing 2,400 V-Bucks. Harry Potter skins also feature in Winterfest 2025's premium offerings.
Free Winterfest rewards include two outfits unlocked through present milestones. The Glacial Dummy outfit requires opening seven presents, while the Cheeks hamster outfit needs thirteen presents according to Epic Games' official announcement.
Winterfest 2025 runs for 19 days with 14 free presents available. Players can miss up to five days without losing rewards, but must maintain near-daily participation. The event includes time-gated quests releasing every two days from December 18 through December 24.
The Snow Miku skin represents Fortnite's continued expansion into anime and vocaloid collaborations. Previous leaks incorrectly suggested Snow Miku would be a free Winterfest gift, highlighting the distinction between premium Item Shop content and free event rewards.
Fortnite's Winterfest 2025 transforms the battle royale island with snow effects, holiday-themed points of interest, and seasonal gameplay changes. The event runs through January 5, 2026, with premium collaborations rotating through the Item Shop alongside daily free presents.
