Fortnite Winterfest Skins Shine Amid Ad Controversy
Fortnite, the battle royale juggernaut known for its cross-generational appeal and ever-expanding universe of collaborations, has found itself at the center of both celebration and controversy this holiday season. As Epic Games rolls out a slew of high-profile skins and in-game events for Winterfest 2025, players are not only lining up to snag the latest pop culture icons but also raising eyebrows over a pair of marketing missteps that have left the community buzzing.
First, the good news for fans: On December 22, 2025, the much-anticipated Batman Beyond skins landed in the Fortnite Item Shop, marking another milestone in the game’s long history of blockbuster crossovers. According to Beebom, the Batman Beyond Bundle, priced at 2,800 V-Bucks, includes a trove of items: the Batman Beyond skin, Joker Beyond skin, Batman Beyond Wings glider, Batarang (Beyond) pickaxe/back bling, Joker In The Box back bling, Batman’s Surveillance emote, Jolly Jack Sledge pickaxe, 3 Jokerz Monte wrap, and Batman Beyond Axe guitar. Each item can also be purchased separately, with prices ranging from 300 to 1,500 V-Bucks.
The skins themselves are a love letter to fans of the original animated series. Sporting a cel-shaded design faithful to Bruce Timm’s iconic TV show, the Batman Beyond and Joker Beyond outfits have been praised for their attention to detail and stylistic flair. For those who prefer to pick and choose, both skins are available individually for 1,500 V-Bucks apiece, and Epic Games has not announced any permanent exclusivity, suggesting they may return to the shop in the future. However, fans eager to add these skins to their collection should act fast—the bundle will rotate out of the shop on December 29, 2025.
But the Batman Beyond drop is only one piece of the Winterfest puzzle. As reported by The Loadout and other outlets, the long-awaited Fortnite DeLorean car skin, inspired by the legendary time machine from Back to the Future, is set to make its debut on December 23, 2025. This release coincides with the arrival of the Doc Brown skin, rounding out the Fortnite X Back to the Future collaboration that began earlier in Chapter 7 with Marty McFly’s inclusion in the Battle Pass.
The DeLorean isn’t just a cosmetic treat—it features a time travel mechanic that mirrors the cinematic magic of the films. When players activate the feature, their in-game vehicle vanishes in a burst of fire and reappears a few feet away, creating a brief vortex effect that’s both visually striking and true to the source material. This little nod to the movies adds a layer of playfulness to the current Fortnite map, even if cars are a bit scarcer this season compared to previous ones.
There’s another twist for longtime Epic Games fans: The DeLorean car skin was originally released in Rocket League back in 2015 for just $1.99. Thanks to Epic’s merged cosmetics system, players who purchased the skin in Rocket League will find it unlocked in Fortnite at no extra cost—a rare bit of cross-game loyalty that has delighted those who’ve been along for the ride since the early days. Still, as the current season is less car-focused, some players may find the DeLorean skin more of a collector’s item than a gameplay staple.
Yet, amid all the excitement over new content, Fortnite’s marketing team has stumbled into controversy—not once, but twice in the span of a few days. On December 21, 2025, Epic Games released a new advertisement that left many scratching their heads. The ad, which quickly made the rounds on social media before being deleted less than two hours after going live, contained a series of censored but unmistakable swear words. As reported by esports.gg, the ad featured the Bus Driver character declaring, “* the Dark Voyager,” and fan-favorite Jonesy exclaiming, “The best * ever man!”
While the expletives were technically censored, the intent was clear enough for players of all ages to decode. The move was especially surprising given Fortnite’s reputation for keeping its content relatively clean and family-friendly, despite its shooter mechanics. The swift removal of the ad fueled speculation about whether it was a rogue PR move or a poorly judged attempt at edginess that was quickly regretted by Epic’s higher-ups. Screenshots of the ad, preserved by quick-thinking Twitter users, have since circulated widely, sparking debate about the boundaries of humor and appropriateness in games with large youth audiences.
The saga didn’t end there. On December 22, 2025, Epic Games found itself in hot water again after fans noticed a not-so-subtle sexual innuendo in its latest accolades trailer for Fortnite Chapter 7. According to PC Gamer, the trailer included a fake, censored quote from Jonesy—“The best **** game ever man”—alongside a mention of “Jonesy Frotting over on X.” For those unfamiliar, “frotting” refers to a sexual act, and its appearance in the trailer caused a mix of embarrassment and amusement among the Fortnite community.
Fans were quick to point out the oversight, with one Reddit user remarking, “Someone read that, then someone was sent it, then someone edited it, someone approved it, and then someone posted it. There was probably more people than that involved and no one caught this. Unless, unlikely, it was one person the whole way.” Another chimed in, “Very funny to me that the entire Epic Games team doesn’t know what frotting is.” Even the X account in question joined the conversation, wryly asking, “am I genuinely gonna be the reason why someone’s gonna be losing their job today” after the trailer’s deletion.
For Epic Games, the back-to-back marketing gaffes have been a reminder of the perils of trying to toe the line between edgy humor and family-friendly branding—especially in a game with such a broad, youthful audience. While the incidents have generated plenty of memes and lighthearted commentary, they also underscore the challenges of content moderation in the fast-paced world of digital advertising.
Despite these hiccups, Fortnite’s Winterfest 2025 continues to draw players in droves, thanks to its robust lineup of collaborations and festive in-game events. Whether fans are hunting for the perfect Batman Beyond emote, eager to leave flaming tire tracks across the map in a DeLorean, or simply watching the marketing drama unfold from the sidelines, there’s no denying that Fortnite remains as unpredictable—and entertaining—as ever.
As the Winterfest event rolls on and Epic Games navigates both triumphs and slip-ups, one thing is certain: the world of Fortnite, with all its quirks and surprises, isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
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