While Christmas is just in the rear view, there’s still plenty of in-game Winter and Christmas events to get players in the Holiday spirits. With festive skins, special winter bonuses, and new game updates, here are five of the best Christmas Game Events 2018.
Best Christmas Game Events 2018
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
For a limited time, Black Ops 4 is celebrating the season giving players twice the XP and Merits. There are also some special seasonal items and gestures, plus Festive Holiday Zombies in Black Ops 4 Zombies!
Surprise holiday things in store this week #BlackOps4
• Festive Zombies in #Blackout
• New permanent zombie spawn at Farm in Blackout
• Map Pack Moshpit continues for Black Ops Pass holders
• 2XP + 2X Weapon XP in MP and Zombies + 2X Merits this weekend! pic.twitter.com/sCHdwLUUe1— Black Ops 4 (@Bl4ckOps4) December 24, 2018
Overwatch Winter Wonderland
The annual Overwatch Winter Wonderland event lasts until January 2nd, so there’s still enough time to get involved in all the fun.
The Holiday event features new Christmas-themed skins, Winter Brawls including Mei’s Snowball Offensive, and a winter uphaul for maps such as King’s Row, Hanamura, and Blizzard World.
Yule have an amazing time!
Overwatch Winter Wonderland begins NOW.
🎄 🎁 ⛄ https://t.co/WdxK8CVvcH pic.twitter.com/RSWxhioVwD
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) December 11, 2018
14 Days of Fortnite
The 14 Days of Fortnite Holiday event also runs all the way up till January 2nd. You can complete the 14 Days of Fortnite challenges for special rewards, buy new Fortnite Christmas skins in the shop, and check out the snow-covered map with brand new areas and fun things to do. Fortnite Season 7 also introduces the Season 7 Battle Pass and Fortnite Creative mode.
We’re back and ready for a frosty adventure! Check out our blog for details about Season 7 and the new Battle Pass. https://t.co/XSOLMzhOtz pic.twitter.com/Io7ZK6DanK
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) December 6, 2018
Rocket League Frosty Fest
Rocket League’s second special Winter event allows you to take on the icy Arenas and collect Snowflakes at the end of each match. These can be traded in for special Holiday-themed items. The Frosty Fest event lasts through till January 7th so there’s plenty of time to get involved.
We’re ending 2018 with one final gift — a 2XP long weekend from December 27-31!
🎁 'Tis the Season: https://t.co/t38mG6rcZw 🎁 pic.twitter.com/uad0IUBREY
— Rocket League ❄️ (@RocketLeague) December 21, 2018
League of Legends Snowdown Showdown
The yearly LoL Snowdown Showdown celebrates the festive season with Snowdown Champion skins, festive items and features, a Winter-themed alternative to Summoner’s Rift, and even new champion Neeko.
League of Legends is free to play so anyone can get involved in the festive fun until January 7th.