One Piece Chapter 1170 will be delayed as the publication house is on a break

Fans who have been waiting for the release of One Piece Chapter 1170 will be slightly disappointed to know that there is going to be a slight delay. This time, there is a scheduled holiday break by the publication house, so it means that the chapter will be out after a week's hiatus. Usually, fans are used to the information that Eiichiro Oda is taking some time off and have made peace with it, because it is usually due to health reasons.

But this time, as the reason is different, they are having a difficult time containing the hype around wanting to read the chapter as soon as possible. For now, it is confirmed that the magazine’s end-of-year schedule has pushed the chapter’s official release into early 2026, making the wait feel especially long after the explosive events of the previous chapter.

While readers understand that the magazine also needs a break from time to time but the fact that this break came during the time where the story is covering an emotional flashback during the Elbaf arc is adding to the impatience. As a result, anticipation for One Piece Chapter 1170 is higher than usual, and the news of the delay has sparked widespread discussion across the One Piece fandom.

Why One Piece Chapter 1170 is delayed

The delay of One Piece Chapter 1170 is due to Weekly Shonen Jump’s annual holiday break. Every year, around late December and the New Year, the magazine pauses its regular publication schedule. This means that even though the manga itself is not on hiatus, the official chapter cannot be released until the magazine resumes distribution. This means that the official release date for One Piece Chapter 1170 is now going to be on January 4, 2025. Once it is released, the chapter will be available to read on multiple digital platforms like Shueisha Manga Plus and Viz Media.

Why does the delay feel harder this time

The frustration surrounding the delay is due to the events that took place in Chapter 1169. The chapter has revealed information about important characters like Shanks, Scopper Gaban, and the tragic downfall of King Harald under Imu’s control. We already knew how evil Imu is as a character, but since the last few revelations, readers are getting an idea of its abilities and how low Imu always stoops to get what it wants.

Additionally, we got more information on Loki’s role, the mysterious Devil Fruit of Elbaph, and the sentient hammer Ragnir left fans with more questions than answers. Because this now means that Loki is indeed innocent, and then he is being imprisoned makes readers feel empathetic towards him. It is like his life has constantly been a tragedy.

Another reason for the impatience from the fandom is that it has been over 50 chapters since Luffy has made an appearance. While readers are appreciative of the lore drop by Oda, they miss seeing the protagonist and are looking forward to the flashback to be over, so that the focus is shifted back to him.

Final thoughts

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While it is understandable that the fact that One Piece Chapter 1170 is being delayed has disappointed the fandom, it is important to remember that this pause is important for the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, as the employees have earned a well-deserved break.

As One Piece moves toward what many believe is its final saga, every chapter feels more significant than ever. When One Piece Chapter 1170 does finally release in early January 2026, it is poised to kick off the new year with major revelations and possibly change the course of the Elbaph arc forever.

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