Fortnite’s Winterfest update brought new items, activities, and events to Chapter 6. A key moment occurred at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time, when a Mariah Carey-themed reveal emerged from the ice cube that appeared on the map last Wednesday. The cube melted and introduced Winterfest, along with various minor map changes. Players can enjoy fresh content, form opinions on this year’s festivities, and provide feedback in the comments.
Chugs and Chili Chug Splashes became valid healing items in this Fortnite Winter Update. Both restore 20 Health or Shield and offer whatever the player needs at the time. When Health is full, these Splashes grant Shield. When Health is missing, they replenish Health, then Shield. Both versions heal for the same amount, but the Chili variant grants a speed boost for a short duration. This movement buff proves useful when combined with other mobility tools in the game.
Chugs, Chili Chug Splashes, and Blizzard Grenade
Developers also introduced the Blizzard Grenade, which spawns a localized snowstorm that damages anyone inside over time and slows their movement. This slowdown can push opponents out of cover, but its effectiveness depends on whether these scenarios occur frequently enough to justify carrying it. Double mobility items, like Shockwave Grenades, often serve a similar function while doubling as personal escape options.
The Blizzard Grenade’s narrow utility makes it less attractive for regular use. Another addition, the Icy Feet perk, attaches to the player’s feet when in inventory. This effect mimics the slippery ice physics from past seasons, such as the Icy Grappler from Ice Spice and Chapter 2’s remix. Players often dislike sliding around uncontrollably, so the perk rarely seems worth the inventory slot.
The powerful Hollow Twister AR discourages widespread use of Icy Feet, since sliding offers limited evasion against a dominant assault rifle. Some claim it could help cross water or combine well with a katana’s dash, but those remain niche scenarios. Most players remember past ice mobility items unfavorably, so few may embrace this perk.
Icy Feet Movement, Presents, and NPC Additions
Presents have returned, allowing players to throw them on the ground and collect the contained loot. Peppermints joined the roster as well, granting about five Health and a temporary speed boost similar to Chili Chug Splashes. While handy in a pinch, Peppermints may not justify a valuable inventory slot.
Competitive modes feature Chugs and Chili Chug Splashes, but the other Winterfest items appear absent. Tournaments likely include only those healing items. NPC additions include Snoop Dogg at the Winterfest cabin near the ice block. He sells a Purple Sentinel Pump Shotgun for gold, which might interest players seeking an upgrade. This cabin sits off-center on the map, yet remains reachable for those nearby.
Sergeant Winter resides at the airplane area outside Masked Meadows. He offers the Blizzard Grenade and the Purple Hollow Twister AR. Those who favor the new Grenade can visit him, but his Purple AR might appeal to players who want a stronger rifle. Some might avoid going out of their way for this, yet it provides an upgrade path for those who lack a high-rarity assault weapon.
