The winter celebrations have kicked off early in Fortnite, and Epic Games is giving players a festive reason to squad up. The Party Up Winter Rush event brings a full lineup of rewards—topped with the exclusive Cuddle Team Rider outfit, a biker-inspired winter remix of the fan-favorite Cuddle Team Leader.

Event Overview

  • Start Date: November 19, 2025
  • End Date: November 29, 2025
  • Main Reward: Cuddle Team Rider Skin (plus LEGO style)
  • How to Unlock: Complete 9 Winter Rush quests
  • Important: Progress only counts when you are in a party with at least one friend.

Epic designed this event to highlight Fortnite’s ecosystem of game modes—ranging from Battle Royale to Creator Islands—making it easy to choose the experiences you enjoy most.

Fastest Ways to Finish the Winter Rush Quests

Each quest revolves around earning XP in a specific Fortnite experience. Most require you to earn 80,000 XP, roughly equal to one account level, while grouped up with friends.

Below is a simplified breakdown of each quest type and the quickest strategy to get it done:

1. Earn XP in Creator Tycoon Islands

Modes: Tycoon-style maps

Fast Strategy: Join a popular Tycoon map and take advantage of AFK or passive XP systems. Keep your party together to ensure progress counts.

2. Earn XP in Creator Survival Islands

Modes: Zombie Survival, multi-wave maps

Fast Strategy: Play objective-based Survival maps where XP ramps up as you complete waves.

3. Earn XP in Creator Role-Playing Islands

Modes: RP maps

Fast Strategy: Great for casual XP farming. Look for busy Role Play maps and use movement/interact bonuses to your advantage.

4. Earn XP in Creator Combat Islands

Modes: Deathmatch, Box Fights

Fast Strategy: Fast-paced combat means fast XP. Keep respawning, keep fighting, keep earning.

5. Earn XP in Battle Royale Creator Islands

Modes: BR creator maps

Fast Strategy: Similar to classic BR but quicker. Land hot, eliminate quickly, reset fast.

6. Earn XP in Festival or Rocket Racing

Modes: Fortnite Festival, Rocket Racing

Fast Strategy: Rocket Racing is the community favorite—complete tracks for steady XP regardless of placement.

7. Earn XP in LEGO Fortnite

Modes: LEGO Survival & Sandbox

Fast Strategy: Load into a world with a friend and build, explore, and gather. Passive XP trickles in reliably.

8. Earn XP in Blitz Royale or Save the World

Modes: Blitz Royale, Save The World

Fast Strategy: Blitz Royale is fast and intense. If you own Save the World, it remains one of the most consistent XP sources.

9. Earn XP in Reload or Delulu

Modes: Reload (quick-respawn BR), Delulu LTMs

Fast Strategy: Reload is perfect for non-stop combat XP—jump in, fight constantly, rinse and repeat.

10. Earn XP in Battle Royale or Fortnite OG (Zero Build included)

Modes: BR and Zero Build

Fast Strategy: Focus on eliminations, looting, and Milestones for large XP bursts.

11. Invite a Friend Using Mobile Sidebar

Modes: N/A

Fast Strategy: The easiest quest on the list—just invite a friend via the mobile sidebar once.

All Winter Rush Rewards

Each quest you complete unlocks a new cosmetic. The 9-quest track looks like this:

  • 1 Quest: Miku Jam Track (Fortnite Festival)
  • 2 Quests: Cuddle Bear Spray
  • 3 Quests: Pink Dual Axes Harvesting Tool
  • 4 Quests: Cuddle Team Leader Heart Spray
  • 5 Quests: Exclusive Weapon Wrap
  • 6 Quests: Cuddle Team Leader Back Bling
  • 7 Quests: Broken Heart Emoticon
  • 8 Quests: Cuddle Team Leader Plushie Back Bling
  • 9 Quests: Cuddle Team Rider Skin + LEGO Style