Fortnite’s Winter Rush event returns as a limited-time social challenge, offering players a full lineup of free cosmetics — including the Cuddle Team Leader skin — simply for playing with friends. This year’s Party Up Winter Rush expands across Epic-made and Creator-made modes, letting you stack XP while exploring everything from LEGO Fortnite to Rocket Racing.
What Is the Party Up Winter Rush Event?
Winter Rush is a team-focused event where every objective requires you to be in a party with friends. Solo games do not track progress. Once you start completing Winter Rush quests, you’ll earn tiered rewards leading all the way up to the final unlock — the Cuddle Team Leader skin.
Event Duration: November 19 – November 29 (ends at 2 PM ET)
Progress counts across a wide mix of game modes, including:
- Battle Royale
- Fortnite OG
- LEGO Fortnite
- Festival
- Rocket Racing
- Reload
- Blitz Royale
- Save the World
- Popular Creator-made genres (Tycoon, Combat, Survival, Role Play, and more)
All Party Up Winter Rush Quests
Winter Rush quests revolve around earning XP in specific game genres or Epic-made experiences while playing with friends. A few mobile-specific tasks are also included.
Epic-Made Game Mode Quests
| Quest Requirement | Mode |
|---|---|
| Earn 80,000 XP in Festival or Rocket Racing | Festival / Rocket Racing |
| Earn 80,000 XP in LEGO Fortnite | LEGO Fortnite |
| Earn 80,000 XP in Blitz Royale or Save the World | Blitz Royale / Save the World |
| Earn 80,000 XP in Reload or Delulu | Reload / Delulu |
| Earn 80,000 XP in Battle Royale or Fortnite OG | Battle Royale / Fortnite OG |
Creator-Made Game Mode Quests
| Quest Requirement | Mode Category |
|---|---|
| Earn 80,000 XP in Tycoon Islands | Tycoon |
| Earn 80,000 XP in Survival Islands | Survival |
| Earn 80,000 XP in Role Play Islands | Role Play |
| Earn 80,000 XP in Combat Creator Islands | Combat |
| Earn 80,000 XP in Battle Royale Creator Islands | Creator BR |
Mobile Quests
| Quest Requirement | Condition |
|---|---|
| Invite a friend using your mobile sidebar | Mobile-only |
| Earn 80,000 XP while playing in a party on Fortnite Mobile | Mobile XP |
These quests can be completed in any order, and progress carries across modes as long as you remain in a party.
All Winter Rush Rewards (Full List)
Each completed Winter Rush quest unlocks a new reward. You must finish nine quests to claim the final cosmetic.
| Winter Rush Milestone | Reward |
|---|---|
| Complete 1 Quest | Miku Jam Track |
| Complete 2 Quests | Cuddle Bear Spray |
| Complete 3 Quests | Pink Dual Axes |
| Complete 4 Quests | Cuddle Team Leader Heart Spray |
| Complete 5 Quests | Weapon Wrap |
| Complete 6 Quests | Cuddle Team Leader Back Bling |
| Complete 7 Quests | Broken Heart Emoticon |
| Complete 8 Quests | Cuddle Team Leader Plushie |
| Complete 9 Quests | Cuddle Team Leader Skin (Free) |
If you want the skin, you must finish the entire lineup before the event ends on November 29.
How to Unlock the Free Cuddle Team Leader Skin
To claim the free Cuddle Team Leader skin:
- Form a party with at least one friend
- Complete nine Winter Rush quests
- Make sure all XP-based challenges are done while grouped
- Finish before the deadline (November 29 at 2 PM ET)
Once you hit the ninth completion, the skin is automatically added to your locker.
Do Solo Matches Count?
No. Winter Rush progress only tracks while playing with friends. Solo games, private lobbies without friends, or cloud-only sessions will not count toward quests.
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Winter Rush rewards effort and teamwork, giving players a fun way to earn multiple cosmetics for free. With so many XP-focused quests across different modes, completing all Fortnite Party Up Winter Rush quests is manageable as long as you stay in a party. Make sure you finish them before the event ends on November 29.
