Fortnite got in on that famous five-octave vocalist Mariah Carey hibernates all year before being thawed out before Christmas to sing her holiday hits [[link]] by having the singer do just that in the game. A giant block of ice was [[link]] recently added to Fortnite's map, and earlier today it melted to reveal a dancing Carey in a Santa outfit as "All I Want For Christmas Is [[link]] You" played.
The great thawing signifies more than the impending Christmas holiday—it much more importantly means that Fortnite's holiday event, Winterfest 2024, has begun.
"Head to Fortnite's Winterfest Cabin during Winterfest to receive presents, then drop into the snow-covered Battle Royale Island and fight with frosty firepower like the Blizzard Grenade to celebrate the season," says Epic. "Plus, sled into the Shop to pick up festive Outfits like Mariah Carey, Santa Shaq, and Guffmas Tree!"
You can find the full Winterfest 2024 details on the . It runs until January 7 at 6 am PT/9 am ET.