The Treasure Hunters mini-season is quite a busy time in Fortnite, with loads to discover around the island and lots of mini events unfolding on a regular basis to shake things up. One such event is Captain’s Day.
The specifics of what this event is and how it affects key aspects like drop rates and gameplay aren’t displayed, so you might be unsure what to expect from it. To help you make the most of it, here’s what Captain’s Day is and all the changes, buffs, and other key details you need to know about this special event in Fortnite.
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What is Captain’s Day in Fortnite?
Captain’s Day is a special, weekly event in Fortnite Treasure Hunters. For the full duration of the season, this event occurs every Sunday. This event is essentially a weekly update for Fortnite, as each run of the event brings a wave of fresh additions to the island.
There are a few key aspects included in each Captain’s Day event, including:
- The arrival of a new lead Captain. Each Captain’s Day event is themed around a specific character. As soon as this event begins, a new boss you can battle arrives on the island.
- New or updated POIs. Existing locations on the island are slightly altered with the arrival of each Captain. This generally seems to mean slight changes to existing locations rather than the addition of new ones, but this may change as these events continue to arrive.
- A new Mythic weapon. All Captains can be defeated to claim a special Mythic weapon you can’t find anywhere else on the island.
- New Treasure Chest loot to find. The available Treasure Chest loot items rotate on a weekly basis and always refresh with the arrival of a new Captain.
- New Sprites. Fresh Sprites are added to the overall pool with each Captain’s Day event. These Sprites are typically themed after the featured Captain.
- A new map fragment to find. On each Captain’s Day, an additional map fragment is added to the island. Finding all map fragments is crucial for checking off an overarching seasonal goal.
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Does Captain’s Day have increased drop rates or buffs in Fortnite?
As of the time of writing, no loot drop buffs, increased odds, or other changes have been confirmed for Captain’s Day events. It just might feel like drop rates for items like Sprites and Mythic weapons are boosted, even though they aren’t, since there are new items available to find each time. To get better odds of finding rare items, you’ll need to attend Treasure Hour events instead.
Captain’s Day schedule in Fortnite
There are four Captain’s Days officially scheduled throughout the Fortnite Treasure Hunters season. The mini-season is a bit longer than this, though, so additional ones may be revealed in the future. For now, though, here’s a breakdown of the full schedule.
| Week | Captain | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Week One | A$AP Rocky | Nov. 1 |
| Week Two | Lil Uzi Vert | Nov. 8 |
| Week Three | Hatsune Miku | Nov. 15 |
| Week Four | Oscar | Nov. 22 |
The last two weeks of Fortnite Treasure Hunters don’t have a confirmed Captain as of the time of writing. On the Adventure page, though, Jonesy is displayed on week five, and Captain X is pictured on week six. Both weeks will likely have some form of the Captain’s Day event; it just might look a bit different than usual since they’ll be more focused on wrapping up the season with a grand finale.
