Fortnite’s Christmas event brings planes back

FortniteThe annual holiday event is back, and this time it brings a surprise: the return of airplanes. “Operation Snowdown”, as it’s called, lasts from December 18 to January 5, and adds the expected to the game, including a snowy map and free unlockables as a soldier snowman named Snowmando. Everyone who signs in before January 5 will also receive a free Christmas carol emote.

However, the most important feature is the return of the planes. The timing is perfect: the planes were first introduced in Season 7, in 2018, which was also a winter-themed update for the game. (There was even a militarized Santa character.) They were later eliminated, and it seems their last appearance will also be short-lived.

In addition to new missions and free unlockable cosmetics, the event will also include a rotating selection of limited-time game modes, beginning with the return of Air Royale. There will also be new Christmas-themed items for purchase, including a sneaky-looking candy cane man.

It’s been a busy month for Fortnite. After a massive supervillain-themed live event, the game began its final season on December 2, introducing new characters such as the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda. Since then, Master Chief and Kratos have joined the Battle Royale game, and Epic has continued to improve as well. Fortnite on next-gen consoles.