Fortnite's Chapter 7 mini season, "Treasure Hunters," is live — and it's a bigger shakeup than the "mini" label suggests. Polygon's breakdown says the pirate-themed season completely changes the map, with new points of interest replacing familiar drop spots and a reworked weapon loot pool to match.

Sprites return as a core mechanic. The season ships a roster of collectible sprites, each granting its own ability, giving players another layer of loadout decisions on top of the revamped weapon pool. Which sprites are worth grabbing off spawn will likely define the early meta while players map out the new island.

The battle pass leans fully into the pirate theme. The Treasure Hunters pass includes a new lineup of skins, each with multiple selectable styles, giving grinders plenty of cosmetic runway for a shortened season. With map knowledge reset, loot tables rewritten, and sprite abilities in the mix, the mini season effectively plays like a fresh start — a soft reboot to tide players over until Chapter 7 kicks into its next full season.