Epic Games reveals the drop rate for Fortnite’s Pirate Token after fan backlash over the perceived rarity of the in-game pickup. IGN frames the announcement as a response to pressure from players, including attempts to report Epic to the FTC.
Other outlets focus on the specific odds Epic publishes. Times of India and VICE report the Pirate Shop Access token’s rarity as 1 in 137,500 per chest in normal play. They also note that the odds improve during “Treasure Hours,” with Times of India giving an approximate 1 in 91,700 figure and advising players to open more chests during those windows.
Two pieces also address player speculation about why the token is hard to find. Times of India mentions that some players had speculated the drop rate was around 0.1% before official numbers were provided, while VICE additionally covers a rumor that the Pirate Token was removed and states that Epic has not removed it. Across sources, the core facts are the normal and Treasure Hour probabilities, plus practical guidance to maximize chances.
