Want the new Yulejacket skin without spending any V-Bucks? During Fortnite’s annual Winterfest celebration, the skin is completely free for all players (Yule Jacket Fortnite).
Unlocking it is simple. Here are the exact steps to claim the Yulejacket skin and add it to your locker.
Where to Find Your Winterfest Quests
To start earning your free skin, look at the top of the main Lobby screen. You will see a row of tabs like “Play” and “Battle Pass”; look for the one with a snowflake icon.
That snowflake marks the Winterfest tab, which is your home base for the event. Clicking it reveals the special tasks, called Quests, needed to earn free holiday rewards. A new quest will appear here daily, giving you plenty of chances to make progress. Once you see which quests are active, you can jump into a match and start checking them off.
How to Complete Quests and Unlock Yulejacket
To get the Yulejacket skin, you must complete a total of 19 Winterfest Quests. A notification will track your progress as you finish each one, so you’ll always know how many you have left.
You don’t have to complete every single challenge. More quests will be released than you actually need, giving you the freedom to skip any that seem too difficult. This flexibility makes it easier to earn the rewards without pressure.
Most quests are simple tasks that can be done in a regular match. For example, a quest might be “Deal 50 damage to opponents with a Snowball Launcher.” Here’s how to handle that:
- Find a Snowball Launcher. These are typically found in chests or as floor loot in snowy areas.
- Hit an opponent with it. A couple of hits will be enough to complete the quest.
Final Tips and Troubleshooting
If the Yulejacket skin doesn’t unlock immediately after you finish the required tasks, don’t worry. Simply returning to the game lobby or restarting Fortnite usually triggers the reward pop-up.
You can also miss a few days without issue. Winterfest runs until early January, giving you plenty of time to catch up on quests. By following the event tab, you can easily turn these challenges into a great new skin for your collection.