{"id":98283,"date":"2026-11-08T15:15:59","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T07:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=98283"},"modified":"2026-11-08T15:15:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T07:15:59","slug":"epic-reveals-fortnite-pirate-token-drop-rate-following-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=98283","title":{"rendered":"Epic Reveals Fortnite Pirate Token Drop Rate Following Pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Epic Games has revealed the drop rate for <u>Fortnite<\/u>&#8216;s Pirate Token after backlash surrounding the infamous in-game pickup saw fans try to report the studio to the FTC.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">It&#8217;s been just one week since Epic turned the Item Shop on its head with the launch of its Treasure Hunters mini-season November 1. At the center of the backlash is the Pirate Token, an ultra-rare drop that <u>grants access to the Pirate Shop<\/u> and effectively makes just about every item in the shop free for 14 days.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">It&#8217;s an in-game collectible with unprecedented value, so naturally, it&#8217;s sent players into a frenzy as they turn over every chest in hopes of finding one for themselves. The problem with a token like this, players have argued, is that they should probably be made aware of the odds of actually finding it so they don&#8217;t gamble their time on chests that could very likely never yield results. It&#8217;s transparency that Epic has failed to provide \u2013 until now.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"article-slideshow\"><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">Fortnite Treasure Hunters Images<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img alt=\"Image courtesy of Epic Games.\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2277167929 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/output><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The developers finally took steps to bring the backlash to an end with a post shared on the <u>Fortnite Service X\/Twitter account<\/u>. Leaving no room for guesswork, Epic spelled out the exact drop rate for this season&#8217;s treasures and how luck may differ between the average day and Treasure Hours. The one caveat is that Treasure Hours drop rates may be higher in the future, with the team giving the example of a window from tonight that boosts rates for the Pirate Token and Weekly Gold Outfit. You can see the full breakdown below.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Fortnite Treasure Hunters Drop Rates<\/h2>\n<h3 data-cy=\"title3\" class=\"title3 jsx-12333944 jsx-3517023867\">Normal Match<\/h3>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u2022 1:1,562,500 &#8211; Weekly Gold Outfit<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u2022 1:137,500 &#8211; Pirate Shop Access<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u2022 1:7,813 &#8211; Weekly Vehicle &amp; Decal<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u2022 1:568 &#8211; Weekly Pickaxe or Backbling<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u2022 1:391 &#8211; Weekly Jam Track<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u2022 1:272 &#8211; Weekly Loading Screen<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u2022 1:127 &#8211; Gizmo (any)<\/p>\n<h3 data-cy=\"title3\" class=\"title3 jsx-12333944 jsx-3517023867\">Treasure Hours<\/h3>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u2022 Pirate Shop Access: 1.5x<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u2022 Weekly Gold Outfit: 7.5x<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">\u2022 Weekly Vehicle &amp; Decal: 10x<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">It&#8217;s the not-knowing that&#8217;s been most painful for the thousands of fans who have dedicated hours upon hours looking for the Pirate Token in the last week. Some chose to stick to the grind, opening up chests to no avail. Many, many others, however, <u>took their frustrations online<\/u>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;All Fortnite players deserve equal treatment,&#8221; one disgruntled player <u>said<\/u>. &#8220;Players who barely play get the Pirate Shop Access Token on day one, while longtime players with 3000+ chests get NOTHING. I&#8217;m calling on Fortnite players if we don&#8217;t get this token, let&#8217;s BOYCOTT FORTNITE FOREVER.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hello @FTC, Epic Games added a new &#8220;Pirate Token&#8221; which doesn&#8217;t have any public odds of getting it, which creates anti-consumer field\/FOMO. The game is majorly played by children, they can do anything if they wouldn&#8217;t get it, so take action against Epic Games please<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 KBAHTCET \u2502 QuantSet (@QuantSet) November 5, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">You may not be too surprised to see some calling to boycott Fortnite over the confusion surrounding the Pirate Token. What may be a bit more shocking, though, are those who <u>tried to report Epic to the Federal Trade Commission<\/u> for failing to share odds out of the gate.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;What Fortnite has brought upon this game is predatory and is conducting a deceptive business practice making people believe that everyone has a &#8216;FAIR&#8217; chance,&#8221; another player, who <u>said<\/u> they &#8220;wouldn&#8217;t be surprised&#8221; to see the FTC get involved. &#8220;I know people as well where entire squads with over 15,000 chests opened and not getting items simply as the car, jam track, pickaxe, or the loading screen. Fortnite needs to have better transparency with the community and their partners when it comes to hosting events like this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">We now know that, during most hours of the day, everyone has a 1:137,000 chance of opening a chest that grants Pirate Shop Access. Before the clarification, players had <em>no<\/em> idea how many chests they should expect to open before letting frustration set in. A few players online had even surmised that the drop rate could be somewhere around 1:7,000, a far cry from what ended up being the reality.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">@FortniteStatus &#8220;1:137,500 &#8211; Pirate Shop Access&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why Luffy still hasn&#8217;t found the One Piece after 20 years. https:\/\/t.co\/eSDpRLYZev<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 UKNON Jones &#8211; OUT NOW! (@uknonjones) November 7, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Fans are generally happy to see exact odds on their screens, even if they wish Epic had been more transparent at the season&#8217;s drop. For now, it&#8217;s unclear if the studio has any plans to try any moves like this again, or if drop rates will be clarified earlier on.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;Thank you, this is what we wanted,&#8221; @StableRonaldo <u>said<\/u>. &#8220;W Fortnite.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;Thank you for transparency but it should not have taken a week,&#8221; @M1das_OW2 <u>replied<\/u>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Fortnite again found itself in hot water when players <u>launched a campaign against its Nikki from Obsession skin<\/u> last month. Epic is reportedly working on a Star Wars and Marvel crossover game, though it was <u>reportedly recently delayed<\/u>.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"author-sign-off\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"author-sign-off\" data-cy=\"author-sign-off\"><span class=\"stack jsx-59817748 jsx-1927875859\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-444076027 jsx-1730475047 profile-thumb jsx-2141281959 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1\"><img alt=\"Michael Cripe Avatar\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image profile-thumb-img jsx-249361588 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/avatars\/5205bf6a08586a205a834928\/Michael_blue_red_2-1700460435246.png?crop=1%3A1&amp;width=56&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/avatars\/5205bf6a08586a205a834928\/Michael_blue_red_2-1700460435246.png?crop=1%3A1&amp;width=56&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-3630940851\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 sign-off-text\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He&#8217;s best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. 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