Free skins in Fortnite are always worth grabbing, especially when they include a full set. The new Party Up - Winter Rush event is live now, offering the Cuddle Team Rider Outfit without spending a single V-Buck. However, you can't solo this one—you need a squad.
The Price of Admission is Socializing
Unlike typical log-in rewards, the Winter Rush event mandates cooperative play. To unlock the rewards, you must complete nine specific "PARTY UP - WINTER RUSH" quests while playing with friends. This isn't just about racking up eliminations in Battle Royale; Epic is using this event to drive traffic toward specific Creative experiences.
The quest objectives force you to tour different genres within the game's ecosystem, including Tycoon maps, survival games, and standard Battle Royale modes. It's a smart way to showcase the breadth of User Generated Content (UGC) while rewarding players for grouping up.
What rewards are included in Winter Rush?
Completing the nine required quests unlocks a full cosmetic suite. If you are a collector of the Cuddle Team variants, this is a substantial drop. The rewards include:
- Outfit: Cuddle Team Rider
- Pickaxe: Cuddle Bats
- Back Bling: Cuddlebear Plushie
- Music: "ACELERADA" Jam Track
The inclusion of the "ACELERADA" Jam Track is a nice bonus for Festival players, adding another high-energy track to your rotation.
Deadline Details
You have a tight window to grind these out. The event ends abruptly on November 29 at 2 PM ET. Given that coordinating playtime with friends can be the hardest boss fight of all, you shouldn't leave this until the final day. Once the deadline passes, these items will likely disappear, potentially returning later as paid shop items or never returning at all.