Fortnite’s Treasure Hunters mini-season introduces Pirate Shop Access tokens that grant two two-week free periods to claim nearly all items in the in-game shop without spending V-Bucks, with the first period expiring in December 2026.

Activation happens by going to the Item Shop, selecting Plunder the Item Shop, and clicking Activate Now to start the 14-day window.

There are restrictions: you can unlock only one Sidekick, cannot use the token for real-money items or bundles, cannot gift items, and cannot purchase the Battle Pass or Battle Pass levels.

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Practical tip from the piece suggests opening up to about 50 chests per game if you move quickly and target dense chest areas.

Finding the token is very difficult and is believed to be shared among squad members in squad matches, with best odds in loot-dense named locations; no official drop rate is published.

On launch day, nearly 5 million players were online concurrently, with login queues reported across trackers.

Analysts say the promo could keep players engaged amid competition from other major releases like Grand Theft Auto VI.

There is speculation about “Treasure Hours” on Sundays potentially increasing token availability, but this remains unconfirmed.

The 2026 deadline for the first period isn’t clear in all reports; players should check the in-game date, with possibilities including the end of 2026 or December 15, 2026.

Epic Games has not disclosed exact token odds, but scarcity is central to the season’s engagement strategy.

A practical unlock loop emphasizes locating dense chest areas, using speed-boost sprites, and teaming up to maximize chest openings.