Avast ye, mateys! I’ve been grinding the Fortnite Cursed Sails pass in 2026, and honestly, it’s still a treasure chest full of Pirates of the Caribbean goodies—if you’re ready to put in the work. The crossover originally dropped in Chapter 5 Season 3, but the mini battle pass remains a great way to snag Jack Sparrow’s cursed outfit, the Jar of Dirt emote, and the ship glider. You can stick with the free track or splash 1,000 V-Bucks to upgrade to the premium pass. Here’s everything I learned while chasing that elusive Jack’s Ship Glider.

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How the Cursed Sails Pass Rewards Work

The pass is split into two reward tracks: the free Cursed Sails Pass and the premium Cursed Sails Pass, which costs 1,000 V-Bucks. You unlock rewards by earning Cursed Gold, not Battle Pass stars. Let’s be real—the premium track is where the juicy loot lives, but the free track still hands out some solid pickaxes, back blings, and emotes.

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Here’s the full reward ladder I used:

Cursed Gold Required Basic Cursed Sails Pass Premium Cursed Sails Pass
1,000 Pirate Booty Emote Jack's Compass Back Bling
2,000 Skeleton Keys Keytar Banner Icon
3,000 Level Up Level Up
4,000 Skull and Crossed Swords Back Bling Sparrow Run Emote
5,000 Level Up Level Up
6,000 Wee Beastie Emote Jack Sparrow's Sword Pickaxe
7,000 Cursed Sails Loading Screen Pirate's Grin Emote
8,000 Level Up Level Up
9,000 Jack's Cutlass And Bane Pickaxe Jar of Dirt Emote
10,000 Level Up Level Up
11,000 Jack's Prize Back Bling Cursed Jack Sparrow Outfit

Additionally, you can unlock the Jack's Ship Glider by collecting all eight Map Pieces. That glider is the real showpiece, but it asks for patience.

How to Earn Cursed Gold and Map Pieces

You won’t swim in Cursed Gold by accident. The main sources are:

  • Pirate Code Quests: Eight sets, each with five quests worth 5K XP and five staged “Complete Pirate Code” goals that pay 300 Cursed Gold each.

  • A Pirate's Life: A 10-stage quest that requires plundering 1,000 to 10,000 Gold Bars, with 5K XP per stage.

  • Discover Quests: Stage 1 of 5 asks you to earn 65,000 XP in Creator Made Islands for 5K XP.

  • Bonus Goals: Complete Pirate Code quests in batches of four to unlock Map Piece One and Map Piece Two; learn all eight Pirate Codes to unlock Jack’s Ship.

The math is simple: complete Pirate Code stages, bank Cursed Gold, and don’t sleep on the Gold Bars quest.

Full Pirate Code Quest Rundown

Every Pirate Code has five main objectives plus five bonus stages. I’m breaking down the main goals so you can plan your drops.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Code One

  • Hit ten headshots or eliminate ten opponents.

  • Hit an opponent with a single pistol shot.

  • Destroy 100 structures or objects with a Ship in a Bottle.

  • Walk the plank at Shipwreck Shallows.

  • Find the Jar of Dirt south of Nitrodome, then give it to Jack Sparrow southwest of Grand Glacier.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Code Two

  • Deal 500 damage to players who damaged you.

  • Deal 500 damage with the Flint-Knock Pistol or travel 500 meters from its knockback.

  • Drink a potion in three different matches.

  • Raise the flag on the Floating Island.

  • Speak to a character before taking damage.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Code Three

  • Eliminate opponents while carrying a Medallion.

  • Visit Shipwreck Shallows and eliminate an opponent in a single match.

  • Listen to Pirate Tales from four different pirates.

  • Reboot, revive, or eliminate in the Underworld.

  • Read the "Dead Mens' Tales" Book south of the Underworld and west of Grim Gate.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Code Four

  • Deliver 99 souls to Davy Jones, which means 99 eliminations.

  • Earn a Double Elimination.

  • Travel 500 distance while holding a Treasure Map.

  • Accept "Survive the Black Mark" from Davy Jones.

  • Deal damage with three different ranged weapons in a single match.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Code Five

  • Acquire a Victory Royale.

  • Hit a player with a Coconut from Produce Boxes.

  • Search five Rare or Buried Treasure Chests north of Coastal Columns.

  • Pilfer ten weapons from Weapon Cases in Weapon Bunkers.

  • Flee 100 meters after surviving damage from an opponent.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Code Six

  • Defeat a dueling character with a pistol or melee weapon: Oscar at Classy Courts or Cerberus at Grim Gate.

  • Defeat a boss.

  • Destroy the nine False Pieces of Eight near Pleasant Plaza, Lavish Lair, and Grand Glacier.

  • Collect a Victory Crown from an eliminated player.

  • Destroy ten Slurp, Slap, or Nitro barrels.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Code Seven

  • Deal 100 damage to opponents in the Storm.

  • Deal 500 damage with Cannons or travel 500 meters with Cannons.

  • Use three Ships in a Bottle.

  • Consume three Apples.

  • Outlast 200 opponents.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Code Eight

  • Visit Davy Jones' Locker—just die in-game.

  • Eliminate three boss guards or bosses in the Desert biome: Nitrodome, Brutal Beachhead, or Redline Rig.

  • Survive ten storm circles.

  • Restore 25 health or gain 25 shields from an Oasis Pool.

  • Catch three fish, ideally at the lake southwest of Grand Glacier.

My Final Tips

Honestly, the Cursed Sails pass is a grind, but the premium track pays off if you’re a Pirates fan. Focus on stacking Cursed Gold through the repeated Pirate Code bonus goals, and mix in Gold Bar plundering as you rotate. The Cursed Jack Sparrow outfit at 11,000 Cursed Gold is worth the voyage, but don’t forget the free track's Jack's Cutlass and Bane Pickaxe if you’re staying frugal. Good luck out there, mateys! 🦜💰