What the Pirate Token Odds Mean for Your Treasure Hunt
The disclosure gives players clear expectations for their grind, but it remains to be seen whether Epic will be more transparent with drop rates from the start of future events.
The disclosure gives players clear expectations for their grind, but it remains to be seen whether Epic will be more transparent with drop rates from the start of future events.
Key points - Epic Games revealed the Pirate Token drop rate is 1:137,500 in normal matches. - Treasure Hours boost Pirate Shop Access odds by 1.5x and Weekly Gold Outfit by 7.5x. - The Pirate Token grants free access to the Pirate Shop for 14 days. - Fans reported Epic to the FTC over lack of drop rate transparency. - Treasure Hunters mini-season launched on November 1.
Timeline - November 1: Fortnite Treasure Hunters mini-season launches with the Pirate Token. - November 5: Players begin reporting Epic to the FTC over undisclosed odds. - November 7: Epic reveals exact drop rates for all Treasure Hunters items.
FAQ
Q: What is the Pirate Token drop rate in Fortnite? A: In normal matches, the Pirate Shop Access token has a 1:137,500 chance of dropping from chests. During Treasure Hours, that rate is boosted by 1.5x.
Q: What does the Pirate Token actually do? A: It grants access to the Pirate Shop, making just about every item in the shop free for 14 days.
Q: Why did players report Epic to the FTC? A: Players felt Epic was being deceptive by not disclosing the odds of getting the Pirate Token, calling it anti-consumer and predatory, especially since the game is popular with children.
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