Fortnite: Buggy Arrives and November 14 Treasure Hours Confirmed

Fortnite continues to expand its collaboration with One Piece and has just welcomed one of the franchise's most recognizable pirates: Buggy the Clown. Update v43.10, released on November 12, 2026, introduces the character as a new boss, adds special weapons, and confirms the next Treasure Hours for Saturday, November 14. This time, the event will focus on cursed Sprites and offer new opportunities to find rare variants. However, players still searching for the coveted Pirate Shop Access Token should keep one important detail in mind: Epic Games has not yet confirmed a specific drop-rate multiplier for this reward during the upcoming event.

Fortnite's Treasure Hunters season continues to bring new content to Battle Royale players.

Following the arrival of characters such as Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and other members of the One Piece universe, Epic Games announced the addition of Buggy the Clown, one of the most popular antagonists from Eiichiro Oda's series.

The character arrived on Thursday, November 12, through update v43.10, which also introduces important changes to boss rewards, Sprites, and the loot system.

But that is not the only new feature.

Epic Games also confirmed another round of Treasure Hours for Saturday, November 14, featuring two special sessions and a mechanic centered around cursed Sprites.

Buggy Arrives in Fortnite: Where to Find Him and What Rewards He Drops

One of the biggest changes in the update is the arrival of Buggy as a new boss on the island.

Unlike a regular skin available in the Item Shop, the character will appear directly in matches and can be challenged by players.

According to Epic Games' official patch notes, Buggy can be found in a new area known as Buggy's Beachhead.

This location is in the northern part of the island, in the area previously occupied by Loot Lagoon, between Rubber Resort and Lil Uzi Vert's fortress.

Because this boss offers exclusive rewards, the location is likely to become a highly contested landing spot during the first few days of the event.

Players who manage to defeat him can obtain two special weapons confirmed by Epic Games:

• Special Buggy Ball: a powerful explosive weapon inspired by the One Piece character's arsenal.
• Lever Action Shotgun: a weapon making a return to the spotlight in this update.

Prima Games also reports that the boss can drop a Transponder Snail Sprite, inspired by the iconic Den Den Mushi from One Piece.

The outlet also states that the Special Buggy Ball can deal up to 150 damage, with an explosion radius approximately twice that of a conventional cannonball.

These additional characteristics come from early gameplay guides, while the boss's arrival and his two main weapon rewards have been directly confirmed by Epic Games.

How to Defeat Buggy in Fortnite

Buggy's new location can be found in the northern section of the Treasure Hunters map.

Reference map showing Buggy's location, created by Prima Games.

To face him, players can land near Buggy's Beachhead and collect weapons, ammunition, and shields before starting the fight.

Although the boss himself poses a threat, there is another danger: other players will also be trying to claim his rewards.

For that reason, these recommendations may be useful:

• Find weapons before approaching: avoid starting the battle without enough ammunition and protection.
• Keep your distance: explosions and close-range attacks can make the encounter more difficult.
• Use cover: this helps reduce incoming damage and gives players opportunities to restore shields.
• Play as a team: several teammates can divide the boss's attention while watching for approaching enemies.

An important change is that boss weapons are now guaranteed drops when the bosses are defeated, as confirmed by Epic Games.

This means players who manage to eliminate Buggy will no longer have to rely on random drop chances to obtain the special weapons announced as his rewards.

Fortnite Confirms Treasure Hours for November 14

Update v43.10 also confirmed that the next Treasure Hours will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Unlike the November 7 event, which featured multipliers for finding various chest rewards, this new event will focus especially on cursed Sprites.

The event is called Treasure Hours: Cursed.

During these sessions, cursed Sprites will appear more frequently.

The special mechanic means that players carrying a cursed Sprite will have a higher chance of finding rare Sprite variants.

However, this benefit comes with a drawback.

Epic Games warned that water can damage players while the curse is active, turning this mechanic into a risk-versus-reward decision.

This means players will need to decide whether the improved chance of finding rare Sprites is worth exposing themselves to that negative effect.

November 14 Treasure Hours Schedule

Epic Games announced two sessions for Saturday, November 14.

The times published in its international announcement are:

• First session: 19:00 UTC on Saturday, November 14.
• Second session: 02:00 UTC on Sunday, November 15.

Converted to the main time zones across Latin America, the sessions are scheduled to begin at the following times:

Country or Region	First Session	Second Session
Mexico (Mexico City)	Nov. 14 - 13:00	Nov. 14 - 20:00
Colombia and Peru	Nov. 14 - 14:00	Nov. 14 - 21:00
Venezuela	Nov. 14 - 15:00	Nov. 14 - 22:00
Argentina and Chile (Santiago)	Nov. 14 - 16:00	Nov. 14 - 23:00
Mainland Spain	Nov. 14 - 20:00	Nov. 15 - 03:00

Important: there is a discrepancy between the official versions of the announcement.

Epic Games' international announcement lists the start times as 19:00 and 02:00 UTC, while the official Mexican translation lists 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM local time.

The times in the table are based on directly converting the UTC times announced internationally. Because the two official versions differ by one hour, we recommend checking the in-game announcements before the event.

Epic Games also did not specify the exact ending time for either session in the new patch notes.

You can check the schedule in the official v43.10 update notes.

Will the New Treasure Hours Increase the One Piece Token Drop Rate?

This is one of the biggest questions for players still searching for Pirate Shop Access.

During the first Treasure Hours event, held on November 7, Epic Games confirmed increases of up to twice the normal probability of finding this token.

However, the multipliers announced for that event should not be treated as confirmed for Saturday, November 14.

In the new v43.10 patch notes, Epic Games explicitly confirms an increase related to cursed Sprites and the search for rare variants.

However, it does not announce a specific multiplier for the Pirate Shop Access Token during the November 14 sessions.

As a reminder, the normal probability of finding this reward in a chest is approximately 1 in 137,500, according to data previously published by Fortnite Status.

This means that, for now, there is no new official figure that would allow us to confirm whether the token will have 1.5x, 2x, or even higher odds this Saturday.

Players can continue searching for the reward, but they will have to wait for specific confirmation to find out whether the event will also change its drop rate.

New Sprites and Changes to Fortnite Rewards

In addition to Treasure Hours, Epic Games introduced new Sprites and announced others that will arrive over the next few days.

One of them is Cursed Kelper, available since November 12.

Its ability increases the chances of finding rare Sprite variants.

The update also adds a visual effect that makes it easier to identify when a curse is active and water is dealing damage.

In addition, some of the season's Exotic weapons can now appear in chests.

Epic Games even teased a special chest that can contain several of these weapons, although it did not reveal all the details needed to find it.

Another favorable change was confirmed for players who enjoy fighting the island's bosses: their special weapons are now guaranteed rewards when they are defeated.

Lil Uzi Vert's SMG Will Also Be Available During the Event

Another feature announced for the November 14 Treasure Hours is the return of Lil Uzi Vert's Lil' SMG.

Epic Games confirmed that players will begin the event sessions with this weapon in their loadout.

This mechanic is one of the special features of Treasure Hours, which can introduce specific weapons and increase the appearance rates of certain items for limited periods.

Therefore, the upcoming event will offer two main attractions: the chance to use a special weapon from the beginning of a match and an increased presence of cursed Sprites.

Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto Are Also Coming to the Island on November 15

Update v43.10 also prepares new content for Sunday, November 15.

On that day, Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto will arrive at a location known as Friendship Village.

Unlike Buggy, these captains will not appear as enemies that players need to defeat.

Their arrival will be accompanied by new items and rewards:

• Leek Basher: a new weapon added to the loot pool.
• Flapjack Rifle: returns to the available weapon lineup.
• Third Map Fragment: another piece to help players continue their treasure hunt.
• Mini Miku: a Sprite that grants a friendship bubble when players use emotes with others.
• Squiplash: a Sprite that activates healing smoke when health is low.
• Secret Rare Sprite: Epic Games teased the possibility of obtaining regenerating Zero Point Dash charges.

Meanwhile, the Buggy Outfit will arrive in the Fortnite Item Shop on November 13, while the Captain Hatsune Miku Outfit is scheduled for November 14.

These releases are part of the collaboration's official calendar and are separate from the characters' appearances on the island.

Other Important Changes in Fortnite Update v43.10

Although Buggy's arrival and the new events are the main highlights, Epic Games also introduced several quality-of-life improvements.

One notable addition is a new option to locate chests more easily.

When players enable the Visualize Sound Effects setting, chest indicators will display arrows showing whether the object is located on a floor above or below them.

This change could be especially helpful for players exploring buildings and structures in search of chests.

The following changes were also made:

• Visual indicator improvements: sound effects are now easier to identify.
• Locker changes: new options to adjust the size of cosmetic item tiles.
• More music variety: the Battle Bus music selection has been expanded.
• Minimap improvements: unexplored areas now have greater contrast.
• PC bug fixes: various stability and performance issues have been resolved.
• Chest animations: the opening animation for chests containing Golden Outfits has been modified to make them easier to distinguish from chests containing Pirate Shop Access.

This last change may be especially interesting to players still searching for the rarest rewards of the season.

Fortnite Prepares for Another Weekend Full of New Content

Update v43.10 confirms that Epic Games will continue adding content to the Treasure Hunters season over the coming days.

Buggy has been available as a new boss since November 12, giving players a chance to obtain the Special Buggy Ball and Lever Action Shotgun.

On Saturday, November 14, the new Treasure Hours will take place, focusing on cursed Sprites and rare variants.

One day later, on Sunday, November 15, Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto will arrive at Friendship Village, accompanied by weapons, Sprites, and a new map fragment.

However, players still searching for Pirate Shop Access should keep an eye out for any additional announcements regarding its drop rate.

The biggest unanswered question is whether Epic Games will once again increase the chances of obtaining Fortnite's most coveted token or whether this round of Treasure Hours will focus exclusively on cursed Sprites.

All official details can be found in the Fortnite v43.10 update notes and the general Treasure Hunters season announcement.

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