Epic Reveals Drop Rate for Fortnite's Pirate Token Following Pressure From Fans
Epic Games has revealed that Fortnite's Pirate Shop Token drops at a rate of one in 137,500, IGN reported after fans pushed back against the rare in-game pickup. Player.one independently states the same odds. The disclosure followed attempts by some players to report Epic to the FTC over the item. IGN also noted Epic clarified the odds of opening a Pirate Shop Token chest. The exact chest odds were not provided in the source material.
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- ✓ Fortnite's Pirate Shop Token has a drop rate of one in 137,500.
- ✓ Epic revealed the drop rate after fans tried to report the studio to the FTC over the item.
- ✓ IGN and Player.one both report the same one-in-137,500 odds for the Pirate Token.
What changed
Epic moved from silence on the Pirate Token's rarity to publishing a specific one-in-137,500 drop rate after fan backlash and FTC complaints.
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Epic Discloses Fortnite Pirate Token Drop Rate After Fan Backlash
Epic Games has revealed that Fortnite's Pirate Shop Token drops at a rate of one in 137,500, IGN reported after fans pushed back against the rare in-game pickup. Player.one independently states the same odds. The disclosure followed attempts by some players to report Epic to the FTC over the item. IGN also noted Epic clarified the odds of opening a Pirate Shop Token chest. The exact chest odds were not provided in the source material.
Why it matters
The Pirate Token became a flashpoint because of its extremely low availability in Fortnite, leading to community frustration and regulatory threats. IGN's report confirms Epic responded to that pressure by publishing the drop rate. Player.one corroborates the figure and adds that Treasure Hours may improve chances, though it does not quantify that improvement. What remains unclear is whether the disclosed rate applies to all sources of the token or only specific chests.
What is confirmed
- Fortnite's Pirate Shop Token has a drop rate of one in 137,500.
- Epic revealed the drop rate after fans tried to report the studio to the FTC over the item.
- IGN and Player.one both report the same one-in-137,500 odds for the Pirate Token.
Still unconfirmed
- Treasure Hours improve a player's chances of obtaining the Pirate Token.
- Epic clarified the odds of opening a Pirate Shop Token chest.
What to watch next
- Epic publishing the specific odds for opening a Pirate Shop Token chest
- Whether Epic changes the Pirate Token drop rate in response to continued criticism
- Any FTC action or response to the player complaints against Epic
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