Fortnite Treasure Hunters is reported to end on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with the move to Chapter 8. Epic hasn't announced an exact time. That's your last day to open chests for the Pirate Shop Token and the weekly gold outfit. If you already have a token, you can still activate it until December 15.
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Key dates
| Date | What | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | Treasure Hunters launches (v43.00) | Official |
| Nov 14, 21, 28 | Treasure Hours boosted sessions | Reported |
| Nov 14 & 21 | Last Captain's Days: Miku & Teto, then Oscar | Official |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Treasure Hunters ends, Chapter 8 begins | Reported |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Last day to activate your 2026 Pirate Shop window | Reported |
| 2027 | Second Pirate Shop window for token holders | Reported |
Epic usually confirms the exact end time close to the date, often alongside a live event and server downtime. We'll update this page when it's announced.
What ends with the season
- Finding the Pirate Shop Token. Treasure Hunt prizes come from chests during the season, so Dec 5 is your last chance to roll the 1 in 137,500.
- The weekly gold outfits and the rest of the Treasure Hunt prize pool.
- The Treasure Hunter pass. Season-exclusive rewards you haven't unlocked by the end are typically gone, so finish the levels you care about.
- Treasure Hours, Captain's Days and Mastery Mondays.
What carries on after the season
- Unused Pirate Shop tokens. You can still activate your Pirate Shop until Dec 15, even after the season is over.
- Anything you've claimed or unlocked. Cosmetics stay in your Locker.
- Your second window. Reported for 2027.
Before-the-end checklist
- Play the remaining Treasure Hours. Boosted odds on Nov 14, 21 and 28 are the best value for your chests.
- Squad up for the final weeks. A token find counts for the whole party.
- Finish the pass levels you want. Opening lots of chests is one of the faster ways to earn XP this season.
- Write down your final chest count with the chest counter, if you're curious how many it took.
- Got a token? Plan your 14 days before Dec 15. Don't leave activation to the last day.
What comes next
Media reports place the end of Treasure Hunters at the transition to Chapter 8 in early December. Epic hasn't shared details yet. Epic has also teased that the treasure map fragments are "one piece of something bigger", so the end of the season may reveal what they lead to Unconfirmed.
FAQ
When does Fortnite Treasure Hunters end?
It's reported to end on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with the start of Chapter 8. Epic hasn't announced the exact time yet.
Can I still get the Pirate Shop Token after the season ends?
No. The token comes from chests during Treasure Hunters, so the season end is the last chance to find one.
Can I activate the Pirate Shop after Treasure Hunters ends?
Yes. If you already found a token, you can activate your 2026 window until December 15, 2026, as reported.
What happens to the weekly gold outfit when the season ends?
The Treasure Hunt prize pool, including the weekly gold outfit, ends with the season. Anything you've already won stays yours.
When does Chapter 8 start?
Media reports place the Chapter 8 transition in early December 2026, in line with the reported December 5 end of Treasure Hunters.