Fortnite launched its treasure hunting season this Sunday, which includes a One Piece collaboration that was one of the most anticipated collaborations of all time. No one expected a new item to steal the show, overshadowing the One Piece skins players had been requesting for years. Fans have been obsessing over the Pirate Shop access token, a recently introduced item that makes the whole Item Shop free for a fortnight.
Thankfully, they might be able to end their search earlier than expected, as Treasure Hours are scheduled to begin soon. This mini-season is all about treasure hunting. To go with the theme, there's a chance that players will find treasure in each chest.
The most sought-after treasure is the Pirate Shop token, which gives players the opportunity to claim everything in the Item Shop for 14 days. It can be activated once before Dec. 15, 2026, and then again before Dec. 15, 2027. There are various types of treasure, ranging from gizmos to rare skins.
Of course, most players are after the token, which is worth hundreds of dollars in V-Bucks. The Pirate Shop token has taken over the lives of a majority of the Fortnite community. Gamers are spending hours of their free time in Battle Royale matches, looting as many chests as they can in hopes of finding this token.
The exact chances of finding the token are unknown. Dataminer Blortzen's calculations indicate it's likely to drop about 1 in 2,000 chests. However, community estimates point towards one token in every 700,000 chests — a scary discrepancy for treasure hunters.
While rare, its reward is so unbelievable that thousands of players have flocked to Fortnite to try their luck. It's been dubbed "Fortnite's response to GTA 6," a game that is sure to draw millions of players away from other titles. This frenzy is why some have already found a way to profit from it.
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