One Piece Chapter 1171 Release Dates: What Fans Can Expect in 2026

One Piece fans will have to wait a bit longer for the next chapter. Instead of January 11, One Piece chapter 1171 has been pushed back to January 18 due to Weekly Shonen Jump's scheduled break. While disappointing, this kind of pause has become fairly routine at the start of the year.

Why the Break?

This particular hiatus isn't due to creator Eiichiro Oda needing rest it's a magazine-wide break affecting all Jump titles. Still, it comes on the heels of extended December delays caused by holiday scheduling and Oda's own health considerations.

Oda has been in the manga game for 28 years now, and the pace has naturally shifted. Where breaks used to be rare, readers now expect to see one or two per month. Since 2024, this pattern has become the new normal as Oda takes necessary time to maintain his health and energy. Typically, he takes a break after every three chapters.

A Banner Year Behind, An Exciting One Ahead

Despite the slower release schedule, 2025 proved to be a triumphant year for the series. One Piece reclaimed its spot as Japan's best-selling manga after years of being overtaken by juggernauts like Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Blue Lock. The comeback showed that even after nearly three decades, the series still commands massive reader loyalty.

 

 

The story itself delivered some jaw-dropping revelations. Oda unveiled the First, Second, and Third Worlds in the Harley, introduced deities beyond Nika, and gave fans their first real look at Saint Imu's powers and the Holy Knights. The long-awaited God Valley flashback finally unfolded, and readers met Shamrock Figarland Shanks' mysterious twin.

What's Coming in 2026

At Jump Festa 2026, Oda teased that this year will raise the stakes even higher. He hinted that Burn Scar the enigmatic figure who possesses the final Road Poneglyph might finally make his move. Whoever claims that Poneglyph will have what they need to reach the Final Island and discover the One Piece itself.

Even more intriguing, Oda revealed that the Straw Hat Pirates will visit an island that only Gol D. Roger has ever set foot on. While some speculate this could be Laugh Tale itself, Lodestar Island seems like the more likely candidate. Either way, it promises to be a pivotal moment in the crew's journey.

With the Elbaf arc's flashback sequence winding down, the story appears poised to kick into high gear when it returns on January 18. Fans are eager to see if Oda can deliver on the enormous expectations he's set.

When and Where to Read

One Piece chapter 1171 officially releases on January 18, 2026. In Japan, it drops at midnight JST on Monday, which translates to 11:00 AM EST or 8:00 AM PT for readers in North America. The chapter will be available for free on Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump app the best way to support Oda and the series directly.

After three decades of adventure on the high seas, Monkey D. Luffy and his crew are entering the Final Saga. If Oda's promises hold true, 2026 might just be the most thrilling year yet for One Piece.

Nike Quietly Exits the NFT Game, Selling Off Digital Sneaker Brand RTFKT

Nike has officially closed the book on its blockchain venture, selling off RTFKT its once-hyped virtual sneaker subsidiary to an undisclosed buyer this past December. The quiet transaction, finalized on December 17, 2025, marks the end of what turned out to be a rocky four-year experiment in digital collectibles and the metaverse.

The sale didn't come as a total shock. Nike had been signaling its retreat from the NFT space for over a year, part of a broader company reset under CEO Elliott Hill. Since taking charge in late 2024, Hill has been laser-focused on what he calls a "Win Now" strategy stripping away side projects and refocusing the company on what it does best: making top-tier athletic gear and strengthening ties with brick-and-mortar retail partners like Foot Locker.

For Hill, the pivot is personal. His vision is a return to Nike's roots innovation in performance, not speculation in pixels. That means less metaverse, more sneakers you can actually lace up.

Nike kept details of the sale close to the vest. In a brief statement, the company framed the move as a "new chapter" for the RTFKT community, but wouldn't reveal who bought the brand or what they paid for it. The secrecy feels fitting for a deal that's more about damage control than celebration.

The timing is also telling. The NFT market has been in freefall, and Nike's blockchain ambitions became a legal liability earlier this year. In April 2025, a group of investors filed a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of pulling the rug out from under them when it began winding down RTFKT's Web3 operations. The suit claimed their digital assets lost significant value as a result an accusation Nike has been eager to put in the rearview mirror.

By selling RTFKT outright, Nike is making a clean break. No more digital collectibles drama, no more courtroom battles over devalued NFTs. Instead, the company is betting big on the playbook that built the Swoosh in the first place: real shoes, real innovation, and real retail relationships.