Epic Games has acknowledged an error in the depiction of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon in the new Fortnite Simpsons season, where the character appeared with a yellow skin tone matching other Springfield residents. The company plans to correct this in the next update. This oversight occurred in an image at Moe's Tavern, while another photo in the same location shows Apu with his accurate skin tone.
The Issue
In the latest Fortnite season featuring The Simpsons, players noticed that an image of Apu in Moe's Tavern depicted him with the same yellow skin as characters like Homer Simpson, Barney Gumble, and Principal Skinner. This deviated from Apu's standard brown skin tone seen in the TV show. Epic Games confirmed the mistake, stating, "This wasn't intentional. It's being adjusted in our next release."
Background on Apu
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, voiced historically by Hank Azaria, has been a controversial character due to discussions around racial stereotypes highlighted in the 2017 documentary The Problem with Apu. As a result, Azaria stepped away from the role, and Apu has had limited appearances without dialogue in recent episodes of The Simpsons.
Simpsons Season Details
The Fortnite x Simpsons collaboration, running through November 29, 2025, introduces a Springfield map with iconic locations like Moe's Tavern, the Kwik-E-Mart, and the Springfield nuclear plant. Players can access a new battle pass with skins for Homer, Marge, and variants like Stupid Sexy Flanders. Linking Epic and MyDisney accounts unlocks a free Kang and Kodos glider. The season has driven Fortnite's highest player counts since 2024.
Future Outlook
Dataminers have spotted potential upcoming crossovers with SpongeBob SquarePants and Harry Potter, though these remain unconfirmed.