Fortnite’s new Fortnite Treasure Hunters mini season has brought back Sprites, the small collectible companions that grant passive gameplay perks, now redesigned with pirate themes to match the season’s One Piece crossover.
Key points
- Fortnite update 43.00 launched the pirate-themed Treasure Hunters mini season on November 1, 2026.
- Guides report 35 collectible Sprites, including 13 base variants, though some outlets cite a 33-Sprite roster.
- Players can get Sprites by searching chests or interacting with Wanted Posters that lead to Buried Sprite Chests.
- Lucky Locators help players find Buried Sprite Chests containing Sprites missing from their collection.
- Epic Games plans another update on November 12, 2026, that will add more Sprites and bring back Gold variants.
Sprites first appeared in earlier Chapter 7 seasons, where players extracted them using devices called Gizmos and special lobby codes. Their return gives longtime players a reason to keep exploring the map during the mini season, which launched with update 43.00 on November 1, 2026, and runs through December 5.
How Many Sprites Are Available Right Now
Guides tracking the update report a total of 35 Sprites available to collect, 13 of which are considered base variants. Epic Games appears to be tying most of them to the One Piece collaboration that anchors this season’s content, though not every design fits that theme. A separate count from Vice puts the number at 33, with 11 base versions each offering Fortune and Cursed variants, and notes that Cursed Sprites remain disabled at launch, leaving 21 accessible so far. The discrepancy likely comes down to how each outlet counts variant types rather than a disagreement over the content itself, according to Vice’s roster breakdown.
Not every Sprite ties into the pirate anime crossover. The lineup also includes rapper-themed designs such as “Lil’ Flacko,” modeled after A$AP Rocky, whose Fortnite collaboration was teased ahead of the season, and “Lil Uzi Vert Jr.”
Two Ways to Collect Sprites
Epic Games has built in several methods for finding Sprites this season, but two stand out as the most common.
- Searching Chests: Standard loot chests scattered across the map can drop Sprites alongside weapons and items. Because players already search chests for gear, this method requires no extra effort.
- Interacting With Wanted Posters: These posters spawn around points of interest on the map. Interacting with one hands players a Sprite Treasure Map, which marks the location of a Buried Sprite Chest. Digging it up and interacting with the chest unlocks the Sprite inside.
Players who pick up a Lucky Locator can use it to pinpoint and dig up Buried Sprite Chests, which contain Sprites still missing from their personal collection. Epic Games is expected to expand these collection methods as the mini season continues, possibly by adding new Gizmos to the loot pool, though the company has not confirmed specifics.
Sprite Powers and Variant Bonuses
Each Sprite grants a passive bonus once collected, ranging from faster pickaxe swings to immunity from fall damage to health restoration while swimming. As of November 1, there are two Sprite variants active in Treasure Hunters, with the Gold variant set to return alongside the next content drop. Collected Sprites also populate the Sprite Garden, a social hub where players can view their accumulated roster over time.
What Comes Next for Treasure Hunters
Epic Games has scheduled its next Fortnite update for November 12, 2026, which is expected to introduce additional Sprites and reactivate the Gold variant. Players chasing a complete collection will want to keep searching chests and tracking down Wanted Posters in the meantime. The mini season follows the same short-run format Epic has used before, including past crossover events like the one tied to the Fortnite Slender Man promotion, giving players a condensed window to chase themed rewards before the next major chapter begins.
