Epic Games introduced a rare Pirate Shop Access Token to Fortnite that grants free item shop purchases for one month, with winners receiving another token redeemable in 2027. The token aligns with the current One Piece themed season.
Players report grinding for 30+ hours and opening thousands of chests to find the token, which has no publicly disclosed drop-rate statistics. The scarcity has sparked backlash, with players demanding Epic Games disclose odds similar to gacha game requirements in some regions. Some players have called for boycotts, claiming the token creates unfair treatment between casual and longtime players.
The Federal Trade Commission has been contacted by players over concerns about FOMO, undisclosed odds, and the token's appeal to children. Accounts with the token reportedly sell for $10,000 on eBay, though items acquired in Fortnite cannot be officially sold or traded for real money.
Players are breaking terms of service to acquire the token. Some suggest the grind may burn out players and drive them toward GTA VI instead. The event runs for approximately one month.