Fortnite 43.10: 25 new Sprites and the Zero Point return
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The November 12 update adds 25 Sprites to Fortnite's game files, brings back the rare Zero Point and schedules new Gold variants for November 22.
Fortnite's 43.10 update, the first major patch of the Treasure Hunters mini season, arrived on November 12, 2026 and added 25 new Sprites to the game files, according to VICE. Two can be unlocked right away, another six are expected on November 15 and 17 variants are slated for November 22. The package includes the return of Zero Point, the rarest collectible from Chapter 7 Season 3, now treated as a hidden secret rare Sprite.
What changed in update 43.10
Patch 43.10 is the first major update of the Treasure Hunters mini season, which began on November 1 on Crossbones Isle. Epic Games confirmed the November 12, 2026 release in the official ecosystem notes, and maintenance started at 4 AM ET. Beyond the Sprites, the patch added the pirate Buggy as a new boss, replaced Rubber Resort and Loot Lagoon with Friendship Villa and Buggy's Beachhead, and set up the debut of Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto on November 15.
The package also introduced inverted manga-page Super Styles, music pass adjustments and a long-awaited list of fixes: the bug that prevented players from digging up some buried Treasure Hunt Chests was addressed, Cursed Sprites now show a visual effect when their curse is active, and issues involving the Chester Sprite and XP purchases at the Sprite Dust Console were adjusted.
The complete list of 25 new Sprites
VICE's breakdown, based on the files opened by the update, organizes the additions into three release windows. The math works out to two Sprites on November 12, six on November 15 and 17 on November 22, for a total of 25. Here is the schedule:
| Date | Amount | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| November 12 | 2 | Cursed Kelper and Zee (Zero Point) |
| November 15 | 6 | Mini Miku and Squiplash, plus Cursed and Fortune variants |
| November 22 | 17 | 14 Gold variants and three versions of Sir Oscar the Second |
Editor's note: VICE's original list repeats Gold Sir Oscar the Second twice. The total of 17, however, corresponds to 14 Gold variants plus Sir Oscar the Second, Cursed Sir Oscar the Second and Fortune Sir Oscar the Second. The duplication has been corrected in this list.
Available on November 12
- Cursed Kelper Sprite
- Zee Sprite (Zero Point)
Expected on November 15
- Mini Miku Sprite
- Cursed Mini Miku Sprite
- Fortune Mini Miku Sprite
- Squiplash Sprite
- Cursed Squiplash Sprite
- Fortune Squiplash Sprite
Expected on November 22
- Gold Barry O'Fish Sprite
- Gold Plundarrgh Sprite
- Gold Wayfinder Sprite
- Gold Mini Miku Sprite
- Gold Re-Pete Sprite
- Gold Halfpeel'd Sprite
- Gold Squiplash Sprite
- Gold Lil' Flacko Sprite
- Gold Lil' Uzi Vert Jr. Sprite
- Gold Lil' Squibbly Sprite
- Gold Chester Sprite
- Gold Exmarks Sprite
- Gold Kelper Sprite
- Gold Sir Oscar the Second Sprite
- Sir Oscar the Second Sprite
- Cursed Sir Oscar the Second Sprite
- Fortune Sir Oscar the Second Sprite
Powers of the four new base Sprites
The update did more than recolor old creatures: it introduced four base Sprites with their own abilities, each with independent rarity and progression. They are:
- Mini Miku (Mythic): grants a Friendship Bubble when the player emotes with other participants. The cooldown decreases with each level.
- Squiplash (Epic): deploys a Healing Smoke Bomb when health is low. Each level-up reduces the cooldown and increases duration and healing.
- Sir Oscar the Second (Legendary): increases Pickaxe damage and grants a temporary speed boost when your shield breaks. Both bonuses grow with each level.
- Zee (Mythic): provides regenerating Zero Point dash charges. Each level increases the maximum number of charges and reduces recharge time.
In practice, Mini Miku and Zee are the most valuable names for squad play, while Squiplash offers survivability in extended fights and Sir Oscar the Second rewards aggressive pickaxe play. Like every Sprite, they can be leveled up during a match, and the effect scales with the level reached.
Why Zero Point is the most wanted trophy again
Zero Point is no ordinary new Sprite. It was the rarest collectible of Chapter 7 Season 3 and now returns as a hidden secret of the Treasure Hunters mini season. The inclusion was the most talked-about point in VICE's breakdown, precisely because the item had disappeared from the game and became a collector's item.
"However, the biggest addition is the return of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3's rarest collectible, the Zero Point Sprite. The rarest Sprite in Fortnite has been brought back for the Treasure Hunters Mini Season as a hidden secret rare sprite."
Zee, the playable form of Zero Point, appears on the immediate unlock list according to VICE. The regenerating dash ability is the same one that made the pink crystal look famous, but it is now integrated into the Sprite system and the season's upgrade levels. For collectors, the challenge goes beyond opening chests: you have to find the secret variant before the mini season calendar moves on.
Gold, Cursed and Fortune: what each variant changes
Variants are the real engine of the collection. Gold Sprites grant 3× XP from eliminations, the same power they had in Chapter 7 Season 3, and feature a "Liquid Gold" texture. It is the most direct option for players who want to level up the pass and Super Styles quickly.
Cursed Sprites trade safety for a better chance of finding rarer variants, but they charge a price: water deals damage while the curse is active. Update 43.10 added a visual effect to make clear when that risk is active. Fortune Sprites, meanwhile, work as chest radar, revealing nearby containers and helping close out the collection in shorter matches.
Combining the three families is the most efficient strategy. A Fortune Sprite speeds up chest discovery; a Cursed one raises the odds of rare variants; and a Gold one multiplies elimination XP. The ideal approach is to rotate them according to the session's goal instead of keeping the same companion all the time.
How to get them and what to check before hunting
Sprites appear in regular chests, but the most reliable path in the mini season is interacting with Wanted Posters scattered across Crossbones Isle. They turn into Treasure Maps that lead to buried Sprite Chests. The Lucky Locator, a Mastery reward, detects those chests without needing a map. Opening chests in a squad also helps because loot is shared among group members.
There is an important disagreement between guides. VICE lists Cursed Kelper among the two Sprites unlockable on November 12, but IGN's checklist marks Cursed Kelper as currently unavailable. Other outlets also disagree on the exact date for the Gold variants. The practical guidance is simple: check the Sprites tab in-game before dedicating an entire session to a specific specimen, and keep an eye on Captain Hours, which change availability throughout the week.
For newcomers, it is worth reviewing the Pirate Shop Token guide, another rare reward from the same mini season, and following Fortnite coverage at O Santuário Geek. The mini season runs for 35 days, so there is still time to build the collection, as long as players prioritize the Sprites that actually match their playstyle.
With 25 additions in a single patch, 43.10 turns Sprite hunting into Treasure Hunters' main pastime. Zero Point steals the spotlight, but the Gold, Cursed and Fortune variants should sustain the collection routine until the season ends. Anyone aiming for 100% completion needs to start with the two Sprites already available and plan sessions for November 15 and 22.
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