Epic Games has published early patch notes for Fortnite’s Treasure Hunters mini season, detailing a new map, a One Piece-themed Battle Pass, and additional weapons set to arrive on November 1, 2026.
Key points
- Fortnite's Treasure Hunters mini season launches November 1, 2026, with update v43.00, replacing the Override season.
- Early patch notes list six Battle Pass skins including Nico Robin and Portgas D. Ace from One Piece.
- The Override map is being replaced with a skull-and-crossbones-shaped island featuring four known points of interest.
- At least seven new weapons are planned, including Mythic items tied to Zoro, Luffy, Nami, Usopp, and Ace.
- Downtime is expected to start around 2 AM ET on November 1 and last about four hours, though Epic has not confirmed exact times.
The update matters because it marks the end of Chapter 7 Season 4, known as Override, and sets the stage for Chapter 8, which leakers expect in late November or early December. Epic has not confirmed a date for Chapter 8, but Treasure Hunters serves as the bridge between the two, following the pattern of past mini-seasons. See also: A$AP Rocky Teases Fortnite Collab and Chapter 7 Mini-Season.
Downtime Expected to Begin November 1
Fortnite downtime for update v43.00 is expected to start at 2 AM ET on November 1, 2026, according to early patch notes. The maintenance window is projected to last about four hours, with servers returning around 6 AM ET. Epic Games has not officially confirmed these times, and the company is expected to release a full timeline later this week, a detail also tracked by Fortnite Update v43.00 coverage.
Battle Pass Brings Six Skins, Including Two One Piece Characters
The first official look at the Treasure Hunters Battle Pass shows six skins: Anime Jones, Anime Cuddle Team Leader, Anime Charlotte, Captain X, Nico Robin, and Portgas D. Ace. The inclusion of Nico Robin and Ace is notable since neither character appeared in the season’s initial trailer. Key art for the pass also shows glimpses of the Gum-Gum Devil Fruit and Ace using his Flame-Flame Devil Fruit power, both expected to become Mythic weapons.
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