Full List of Fortnite Ice Storm Challenges & Rewards

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Direct Answer: To unlock the Glacial Sled Glider in the Fortnite OG Ice Storm event (February 15, 2026), you must complete at least 6 of the 13 available Ice Storm challenges. The fastest method involves landing at Polar Peak, looting the Fiend Hunter Crossbow, and farming Ice Legion monsters during the third storm circle when Golden Brute spawn rates are highest.

Full List of Fortnite Ice Storm Challenges & Rewards

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The 2026 iteration of the Ice Storm event has introduced a mix of classic monster-slaying and new survival mechanics. Completing these tasks earns you massive XP and exclusive "Frozen Series" cosmetics that will not return to the shop.

How to Find and Destroy Golden Ice Brutes Fast

The Golden Ice Brute is the most difficult challenge in the 2026 event due to its low spawn rate. However, a hidden hotfix applied at 5:00 PM EST today has optimized their appearances:

  • Late-Game Spawns: Golden Brutes are 50% more likely to spawn from Ice Shards after the third storm circle begins closing.
  • The Crossbow Meta: Always carry the Fiend Hunter Crossbow. It has infinite ammo and deals 4x damage to the Ice Legion, allowing you to kill a Golden Brute in seconds without alerting nearby players with gunfire.
  • Don't Break the Shard: If you find an Ice Shard, stay near it but do not destroy it. It will continue to spawn monsters; eventually, a Golden Brute will cycle through.

Surviving the 2026 Frostbite Mechanic

Unlike previous seasons, the 2026 OG Ice Storm features a Frostbite Gauge. If you remain in the open snow for more than 120 seconds, your character will begin to freeze, reducing your movement speed by 15%.

  • How to Reset: Standing near a lit Campfire or using the new Flowberry Mist resets the gauge instantly.
  • The Stealth Trade-off: While the Frostbite debuff is active, your character emits no footstep sounds on the visual audio visualizer, giving you a massive advantage for "sneaky" plays in the final circles.

When does the Fortnite Ice Storm Event end?

The 2026 Ice Storm is a limited-time "Flash Event." Epic Games has confirmed the challenges will disappear on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 3:00 AM EST. Make sure to finish your Golden Brute kills before then to secure your Glacial Sled!