Fortnite’s next mini-season, Treasure Hunters, launches on November 1, 2026, and runs for roughly one month as a bridge between Chapter 7 Season 4 and Chapter 8. This is Fortnite’s first official One Piece collaboration, alongside a roster of musicians and virtual idols forming pirate crews. With so many limited-time collab skins likely heading to the Item Shop, many players are already looking to Buy FN Top Up ahead of launch. Here’s everything confirmed so far.
1. Release Date and Start Times
Epic has not officially confirmed exact server times, but based on datamining and previous season patterns, downtime is expected around 1:00 AM PT, with the season going live around 4:00 AM PT / 7:00 AM ET .
Note: US daylight saving time ends on November 1, which shifts UTC offsets by one hour. Track Fortnite Status for official UTC-based timing rather than relying on auto-converted countdowns .
Duration: Mini-seasons typically last 28–30 days. Expect Treasure Hunters to end around November 30, 2026 .
Action tip: Chapter 7 Season 4 (Override) ends on October 31. If you still have Battle Pass rewards to unlock, this is your last window .
2. Confirmed Collaborations
One Piece (Headline Collab)
Epic officially confirmed the One Piece crossover with a teaser showing the Going Merry ship flying through the clouds, likely serving as the new Battle Bus .
Confirmed One Piece skins (from wanted posters and teasers):
Monkey D. Luffy – Straw Hat captain and the face of the collab
Portgas D. Ace – Luffy’s older brother
Buggy the Clown – Colorful pirate captain
Jonesy (Mashup) – Fortnite original reskinned in anime/One Piece style
Hope (Mashup) – Another Fortnite original in anime style
Cuddle Team Leader (Syd) – One Piece-themed version
Oscar – Additional confirmed roster addition
Important: Zoro, Nami, and Sanji are not confirmed. Epic has not announced pricing, bundle contents, or whether all skins launch on November 1 or roll out in waves .
Other Confirmed/Teased Collabs
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Official teaser from rights holder TwinDrill |
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Instagram teaser; his song “Riot” plays at the treasure chest |
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Instagram teaser; pink/purple design with Pink Tape Flag |
3. Pirate Crew System
Treasure Hunters revolves around multiple pirate crews competing for treasure. Each crew has its own Jolly Roger flag.
Jones & Hope (Fortnite originals)
One Piece (Straw Hat Pirates) – strongly suspected based on the flag design in the in-game news feed
How crews work in-match (whether they affect spawns, quests, or rewards) has not been detailed by Epic. Expect more clarity after launch.
4. Battle Pass Expectations
Epic has not officially revealed the Treasure Hunters Battle Pass contents. Rumors suggest anime-themed Evie and Jonesy skins will be included .
Manage your expectations: Based on the current Gaming season pattern—where key art showed many gaming characters but only Sonic was in the actual Battle Pass—Treasure Hunters likely follows suit: the Battle Pass will feature mostly original Fortnite characters in anime style, with Luffy potentially being the only One Piece skin in the pass. Other collabs (Ace, Buggy, Miku, Teto, A$AP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert) will likely be Item Shop releases .
Action tip: If you want to guarantee Luffy, wait for Epic’s Battle Pass details. If you want multiple collab characters, prepare V-Bucks for the Item Shop.
5. Map and Gameplay Changes
Map Teasers
A blurry map has been stitched together by the community. Some POIs from older chapters may return—The Yacht appeared in A$AP Rocky’s teaser, and Anvil Square appeared in Lil Uzi Vert’s teaser . One popular theory suggests the island’s overall shape may resemble the One Piece logo, though this is unconfirmed.
Potential Pirate Ship Mechanics
Chapter 1 had a pirate ship POI, and Epic previously tested ship mechanics through the “Ship in a Bottle” item and the Captain Jack Sparrow mythic (which turned you into a giant pirate ship). Drivable, possibly customizable pirate ships are a reasonable expectation for a pirate-themed season.
Straw Hat as a Cosmetic
Luffy’s straw hat is iconic. Leaks suggest Fortnite is developing hat-type cosmetics, allowing players to wear the straw hat on any skin. If true, this would be a major expansion of the cosmetic system.
Devil Fruits
One Piece’s Devil Fruits grant unique abilities. These could appear as mythic consumables on the island, granting powers when eaten.
6. Timeline After Treasure Hunters
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November 28 – December 5, 2026 |
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Chapter 8 date note: Leakerd , others to December 5. Epic has not officially confirmed any Chapter 8 date
7. Preparation Checklist
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Finish the Override Battle Pass before October 31 |
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Wait for Epic’s official Battle Pass reveal to confirm if Luffy is included |
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Prepare V-Bucks—collab skins are likely limited-time Item Shop releases |
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Log in early after maintenance on November 1 to explore the new map and crew system |
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Watch for hat cosmetic details if the straw hat system is real |
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Treat Chapter 8 and Winterfest dates as unconfirmed until Epic announces them |
Key Reminder
Treasure Hunters lasts only one month, so content density will be high. One Piece is the headline, but don’t assume the entire Straw Hat crew is coming—only Luffy, Ace, and Buggy are confirmed so far. If you only want Luffy, wait for Battle Pass details. If you want Miku, Teto, or the rappers, keep V-Bucks ready for the Item Shop. If you’re short on V-Bucks, you can look into FN Top Up via third-party marketplaces—just verify their legitimacy first. For a trusted option, MMOEXP is worth checking out. Once the season goes live on November 1, check Epic’s official patch notes for skin release schedules and how the pirate crew system actually works in matches.
