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Fortnite Treasure Hunters launches with One Piece, new skins and a pirate island

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Fortnite Treasure Hunters launched on November 1, putting One Piece at the center of the battle royale's new mini-season. The crossover marks the final stretch of Chapter 7, bringing characters, abilities, and locations inspired by Eiichiro Oda's series into the game.

The update replaced the previous season, Override, and made its pirate theme part of both the island and the matches. Epic Games also confirmed more guest appearances throughout November.

In Fortnite Treasure Hunters, several One Piece skins are already available in the Item Shop. Others are included in the Battle Pass, while additional characters have confirmed release dates.

The mini-season is underway, but the Chapter 7 finale is still ahead. Epic has scheduled an end event for December 5, separating the start of the pirate adventure from the chapter's conclusion.

What's new on the One Piece-inspired island?

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One of the biggest new season changes is Crossbones Isle, a map designed for 80-player matches. Its One Piece-inspired locations include Arlong Park and Windmill Village, bringing recognizable settings from the series into Fortnite.

The Fortnite One Piece crossover also affects combat. Players can use abilities associated with Luffy's Gum-Gum Fruit and Zoro's Three Sword Style. That makes the collaboration more than a collection of character outfits, with its influence extending to in-match mechanics.

The pirate theme was teased before launch. One short video showed the Going Merry, the Straw Hat Pirates' first ship, emerging from the mist. An earlier teaser featured a treasure map, hinting at the adventure that now shapes the mini-season.

Which One Piece skins are available in Fortnite?

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Epic has split the collaboration's characters between the Battle Pass and the Item Shop. Not every character is unlocked the same way, and playable outfits should be distinguished from Sidekicks and other cosmetics.

AvailabilityConfirmed characters and items
Mini-season Battle PassPortgas D. Ace and Nico Robin
Item Shop since November 1Luffy, Nami, and Usopp
Item Shop from November 7Zoro and Sanji, plus the Chopper Sidekick
Item Shop from November 13Buggy

The Battle Pass also features anime-style versions of original Fortnite characters, including Jonesy, Cuddle Team Leader, and Charlotte. As a result, the season's cosmetics extend beyond the One Piece cast.

Epic's October 30 announcement did not specify individual outfit prices or prices for potential bundles. A skin appearing in the Item Shop does not mean it is part of the Battle Pass. How players obtain each item depends on the category announced by Epic.

Pirate Treasure Chests and other mini-season changes

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Treasure hunting is another major part of Fortnite Treasure Hunters. Alongside hidden loot around the map, the mini-season features Pirate Treasure Chests tied to special event rewards.

According to gaming outlet Destructoid, these chests can offer additional cosmetics, with some rewards rotating from week to week. That gives players new objectives during the mini-season, but it does not guarantee any particular item from a single chest.

Epic also announced Captain's Days, when new content arrives, including weapons and other gameplay additions. The rollout continues through November as different captains and crews make their way to the island.

Mastery Mondays and Treasure Hours Sundays are also part of the season's schedule. These events change the flow of matches through Captain's weapons and additional loot opportunities, keeping the island active between updates.

More guest appearances and the end of Chapter 7

One Piece leads the pirate theme, but it is not the only collaboration. Epic confirmed appearances by A$AP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert, Hatsune Miku, and Kasane Teto at different points in the mini-season. Each arrival expands the guest lineup and builds on the idea of rival crews.

The crossover-heavy lineup also helps explain why Epic presented the update as a shared adventure rather than another wave of skins. The island, weapons, treasure, and guest characters all contribute to the same pirate-themed experience.

For One Piece fans, the next confirmed milestones are Zoro, Sanji, and Chopper on November 7, followed by Buggy on November 13. These releases keep the collaboration in focus after the season's opening days.

Finally, Epic has set December 5 for the Chapter 7 end event. Until then, Fortnite Treasure Hunters brings together the One Piece-focused mini-season's new content while setting the stage for the battle royale's next chapter.

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