How to activate your Item Shop token
Already received Pirate Shop Access? The reported activation flow starts in the lobby, not at another chest.
- Return to the lobby and open Item Shop.
- Select “Plunder the Item Shop.”
- Review the offer, dates and restrictions.
- Select “Activate Now” to start the 14-day window.
The player @snowslept shared their Item Shop after the find. Use the reward name to identify your offer; button placement can change.
Still looking for the reward? Follow the chest acquisition guide.
Finding, activating and expiry are different
| Stage | What it means |
|---|---|
| Find the reward | Receive Pirate Shop Access from a qualifying chest reward. |
| Activate a token | Manually start its reported 14-day claiming period. |
| Claim cosmetics | Choose eligible offers while the access window is active. |
Coverage reports a 2026 activation deadline of December 15 and a second activation window from January 1 to December 15, 2027. Follow the exact time shown in your game.
An activation deadline is not the same as the date chest drops end. Likewise, finding a token is not the same action as activating it.
What can you claim?
Reported coverage includes eligible Item Shop offers priced in V-Bucks. It does not add V-Bucks to your balance or unlock the full historical cosmetics catalog.
| Offer | Reported coverage |
|---|---|
| Eligible V-Bucks cosmetics | Included during an active window |
| Real-money packs | Excluded |
| Gifts to other players | Excluded |
| Battle Pass / levels | Reported as excluded |
| Sidekicks | Limits apply; read the offer's exact wording |
Sidekick coverage is described inconsistently: GamesRadar describes one unowned Sidekick, while the player's reply describes one of each. Check your offer rather than assuming unlimited claims.
Claim while the offer is in the Shop
The Item Shop rotates. A token gives a claiming window, not access to every item that has ever appeared. Check the current selection before starting, then claim the eligible offers you want while they remain listed.
In the follow-up answers, @snowslept says claimed cosmetics remain permanently. You still need to claim an offer; access alone does not mean every item is automatically in your locker.
Party members receiving a reward together is separate from transferring a token afterward. Coverage describes tokens as non-transferable and excludes gifting.
Further reading
Player’s Shop post ↗Activation coverage ↗Reward restrictions ↗