Fortnite Red vs. Blue map hosts Christmas event with unvaulted holiday weapons

Fortnite’s Red vs. Blue map celebrates Christmas with festive decorations and chaos-filled gameplay.

While Fortnite’s Winterfest live events wrapped up, one of the game’s most popular Creative maps, Red vs. Blue, kept the holiday spirit alive with a special Christmas celebration.

Winterfest, Fortnite’s annual holiday event, started on December 20 and runs through January 7, 2025. Highlights include themed skins like Santa Dogg, festive map changes, and even a performance from Mariah Carey singing All I Want for Christmas is You. But the holiday cheer didn’t stop with the main event. For those craving more Christmas fun, Red vs. Blue brought its own holiday madness.

There's a Fortnite Creative Christmas Live Event happening today and it's looking INSANE 🔥

It's in the "Crazy Red vs Blue" map and is only playable ONCE at 3pm EST! 🎄 pic.twitter.com/uVisvreWh1

— HYPEX (@HYPEX) December 25, 2024

This fan-favorite map, known for its fast-paced team deathmatches, was decked out with Christmas trees, snowmen, and a red-and-blue arena transformed for the occasion. At 3 p.m. EST on Christmas Day, the event kicked off, setting the stage for some chaotic, jolly mayhem. Players braced for the “Christmas Wrath,” where every holiday-themed weapon was unvaulted, adding to the excitement.

Red vs. Blue is a staple in Fortnite’s Creative mode, drawing over 100,000 concurrent players with its simple yet thrilling gameplay. This holiday update shows just how Fortnite keeps its community engaged year-round with both seasonal events and creative experiences.