At this point, no bizarre event or unexpected crossover should surprise me Fortnite. It already feels like I’ve seen it all. But just when you thought you’d never be surprised by a cameo again, Epic Games delivers something that will make you question everything. Many games currently have Christmas events, but only Fortnite can say that this event will release Mariah Carey from cryopreservation.

Yes, Fortnite’s Winterfest event is now in full swing and the Christmas Queen is kicking it off with an in-game version of “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” No, Mariah didn’t come by from the Battle Bus, but instead emerged from a giant, melting block of ice that has been on the battle royale game’s map for a few days. As with anything added to Fortnite, Mariah Carey’s cameo has been known for a while thanks to leaks. However, we didn’t know exactly how it would be introduced. Now we do it.

Although The Defrosting (as I now call it) wasn’t included in its own playlist like many other crossover events, it did take place in the regular battle royale mode. When you land on the location of the ice block, which is illuminated with a beam of blue light so you can easily spot it, Mariah bursts out and begins performing her iconic Christmas classic. As part of the Winterfest celebrations, a Mariah Carey Skin Pack is also available in the store.

Speaking of skins, Snoop Dogg’s Fortnite era is about to get a little more festive as the rapper also has a Santa Claus-themed cosmetic that you can earn for free. As part of Winter Celebration, you can expect a free gift every day you log in for the next two weeks. While most contain items like sprays, pickaxes, or weapon skins, opening all of them will give you two free Fortnite skins – the Yulejacket and the Santa Dogg, the latter being the new look for Snoop.

Fortnite has certainly been on a very cursed path of late, even by its own standards, as the addition of the Skibidi toilet backbling now corrupts many of the iconic pop culture characters featured in the game these days. Thanks to Winterfest, we can now witness Mariah Carey gunning people down with a submachine gun. Merry Christmas everyone.

Fortnite Winterfest 2024 runs until Tuesday, January 7th at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm GMT. In addition to the Winterfest Login Gifts, there are also daily challenges and various other festive shop packs available during this time.

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