Fortnite’s November 12, 2026, v43.10 update introduces new Sprites to Battle Royale, including Cursed Kelper, which increases the chance of discovering rare Sprite variants. Three additional Sprites are scheduled for November 15, bringing abilities involving healing, Friendship Bubbles and regenerating Zero Point Dash charges.
Epic Games confirmed the additions in its official Fortnite Treasure Hunters v43.10 update notes, published by the Battle Royale development team. The rollout is split across two dates, meaning not every newly announced Sprite is available immediately after the update.
Cursed Kelper is the first addition, arriving November 12. Its ability improves the chance of finding rare Sprite variants, making it particularly useful for players collecting uncommon Sprites during the Treasure Hunters season. Epic has not disclosed the exact probability increase, so the size of the bonus remains unknown.
The new addition also arrives ahead of the November 14 Cursed Sprites Treasure Hours event. During the event, Cursed Sprites receive a boost, giving players another opportunity to pursue rarer variants. However, carrying a Cursed Sprite comes with a drawback: water damages the player.
Epic has also updated Cursed Sprites with a visual effect that appears when their curse is active. This makes it easier to recognize when water is causing damage rather than leaving players to identify the effect through their declining health alone.
On November 15, Mini Miku and Squiplash join the Sprite lineup alongside a mysterious rare addition.
Mini Miku grants a Friendship Bubble when players emote with others. This introduces an ability tied to social interaction rather than a conventional combat action. Epic has confirmed the emote requirement but has not provided detailed information about the Bubble’s duration or protective properties.
Squiplash offers a more directly survival-focused ability. It activates healing smoke when the player’s health becomes low, potentially providing additional recovery during combat. The official notes do not specify the health threshold that triggers the smoke, how much healing it provides or whether the effect has a cooldown.
The third November 15 addition is a secret rare Sprite associated with regenerating Zero Point Dash charges. Epic has deliberately withheld its identity and described the ability as something the Sprite may grant, leaving its exact mechanics unconfirmed. If it functions as suggested, the regenerating charges could provide additional mobility opportunities during fights or when repositioning around the island.
These additions coincide with the November 15 Captain Days schedule, when Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto arrive at Friendship Villa. Their appearance also introduces the Leekcapper and Flapjack Rifle to the loot pool, alongside the season’s third Map Fragment.
The new Sprites expand the ability choices available during Fortnite Treasure Hunters, which already features collectible Sprites and One Piece-inspired gameplay mechanics.
For players deciding which abilities to prioritize, Cursed Kelper focuses on rare Sprite discovery, Mini Miku introduces an emote-based Friendship Bubble, and Squiplash provides automatic healing under low-health conditions. The unnamed rare Sprite could offer a mobility advantage, although its precise functionality remains undisclosed.
Cursed Kelper is available from November 12, while Mini Miku, Squiplash and the secret rare Sprite are scheduled to arrive on Sunday, November 15.
