Fortnite dropped a teaser on October 25 for its next Battle Royale season, and the star of the clip is unmistakable: the Going Merry, One Piece's first Straw Hat ship, breaking through a night fog. The new season launches November 1, so the collaboration reveal should follow within days.
Quick answer
Per ANN, Epic Games' Fortnite teased a One Piece collaboration with a clip of the Going Merry ahead of a new Battle Royale season launching November 1, 2026. Skins and items have not been announced. The tie-in lands days before the first U.S. One Piece Mugiwara Store opens at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles on November 6. The anime's Elbaph arc streams on Crunchyroll, with more episodes due in 2027.
The tease
The clip is short and wordless — just the Merry's ram figurehead coming out of the mist. That choice matters: Epic is leaning on early-series nostalgia rather than the current Elbaph material, which suggests East Blue-era Straw Hat looks are the safest bet for the item shop.
The timing
One Piece is having a busy month in the U.S. The Mugiwara Store in Los Angeles runs reservation-only entry from November 6 to 12 before opening to everyone, and the TV anime is heading into a break before its 2027 return. A Fortnite season gives the franchise a way to stay visible while new episodes are paused.
If the collab pulls you back in
New to the series, or lapsed? Our One Piece watch order and where-to-watch guide lays out every route in, and the Elbaph arc English dub guide covers the newest episodes. The series' catalog page carries its SenpaiRanks ranking card — rate it there and see how your take compares with the crowd.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does the Fortnite One Piece collaboration start?
A: The teased Battle Royale season launches November 1, 2026; Epic has not yet detailed the One Piece items.
Q: What does the Fortnite teaser show?
A: The Going Merry, the Straw Hat Pirates' first ship, sailing out of fog at night.
Q: Where can I watch One Piece?
A: Crunchyroll streams the anime, including the Elbaph arc.
Q: When does the One Piece store open in Los Angeles?
A: November 6, 2026 at Westfield Century City, with reservation-only entry through November 12.