Fortnite Treasure Chest Rewards Changes and Weekly Schedule

With the arrival of the "Treasure Hunters" mini-season, Fortnite has introduced a dynamic system for earning free cosmetics, vehicles, and Gizmos directly from in-game treasure chests. Unlike previous seasons that relied heavily on Lobby Hack codes, these rewards are unlocked entirely through gameplay with drop rates that rotate on a weekly basis during Captain's Days.

Overview of Fortnite Treasure Chest Rewards Changes

During the Treasure Hunters mini-season—which runs until December 5, 2026—opening standard chests across the island gives players a rare, random chance to secure free promotional rewards. When a reward drops successfully, a notification banner appears at the top of your game screen.

While some staple items like Pirate Shop Access remain available throughout the entire event, the pool of cosmetic rewards and featured collaborations shifts every week. Players must log in and play actively within specific windows to collect each week's exclusive items before the rotation takes effect.

Weekly Reward Pools and Schedules

The reward pools update weekly on Captain's Days. Below is the confirmed schedule for the Treasure Hunters event:

• Week 1: November 1, 2026 at 2:00pm – November 8, 2026 at 1:59pm (Ended)
• Week 2: November 8, 2026 at 2:00pm – November 15, 2026 at 1:59pm (Currently Live)
• Week 3: November 15, 2026 at 2:00pm – November 22, 2026 at 1:59pm (Upcoming)
• Week 4: November 22, 2026 at 2:00pm – November 29, 2026 at 1:59pm (Upcoming)
• Week 5: November 29, 2026 at 2:00pm – December 5, 2026 at 1:59pm (Upcoming)

Week 2 Rewards and Drop Rates

Week 2 features 11 random drops spanning outfits, vehicle cosmetics, jam tracks, loading screens, and utility Gizmos:

Week 1 Rewards and Drop Rates

For historical tracking, Week 1 featured a comparable lineup centered around A$AP Rocky collaborations and the Mercedes-AMG G 63 G-Wagon vehicle:

How to Find and Claim Rewards

To maximize your chances of securing these weekly items, keep the following strategies in mind:

• Prioritize High-Density Chest Areas: Because drops are tied directly to opening treasure chests, landing in POIs with high chest counts will naturally increase your rolls per match.
• Understand Drop Rarities: Utility Gizmos feature much higher drop frequencies (1 in 127) compared to ultra-rare cosmetic skins like the Solid Gold outfits (1 in 1,562,500).
• Track Your Progress Weekly: Because inventories reset when transitioning between weeks on Captain's Days, check your locker and complete matches early in each window to ensure you do not miss out on limited-time cosmetics.

For more details on navigating the mini-season, check out the IGN Fortnite Guide.