Epic Games has kicked off a new mini-season in Fortnite featuring a full Springfield map inspired by The Simpsons, launched on November 1, 2025. The collaboration includes themed battle pass skins like Homer and Marge, interactive locations from the show, and a free glider unlockable via account linking. However, features like customizable Sidekicks have sparked community backlash over pricing and limitations.
Overview of the Collaboration
Fortnite's latest crossover transforms the battle royale island into Springfield, complete with iconic locations such as Evergreen Terrace, Moe's Tavern, the Nuclear Power Plant, Mr. Burns' mansion, Kamp Krusty, and the tomacco farm. Players can explore details like prank calls at Moe's, a crow caw at the power plant, and interactive elements including releasing the hounds in Burns' office or creating custom couch gags at the Simpsons' home. The cel-shaded aesthetic captures the show's style, with Easter eggs like Blinky the three-eyed fish and a buried Mr. Sparkle box.
The battle pass, available for purchase, unlocks skins for Homer, Marge, and Stupid Sexy Flanders, while Bart appears in the item shop wearing a mech suit adapted for Fortnite's proportions. Leaks suggest upcoming additions like Krusty, Moe, Ned, Scratchy, and a Simpsons-themed Peely. Original voice actors contribute to animated shorts tying into the season, and the November 2, 2025, episode of The Simpsons featured a couch gag with Fortnite characters, including a grim fate for Peely.
Community Features and Controversies
A free Kang and Kodos glider is available by linking MyDisney and Epic Games accounts before February 2026, though not supported in all regions. However, the Sidekicks feature—starting with Peels in the battle pass—has drawn criticism. Customizations like size and color are permanent and non-editable, requiring multiple purchases for variations. Sidekicks are only visible to squadmates, not opponents, and leaks indicate future ones could cost up to 2,800 V-Bucks. Epic is surveying players on these mechanics, with many expressing strong dislike.
On November 2, Epic temporarily disabled the Simpsons couch due to an invincibility exploit involving Homer's car and revives. The mini-season runs for about a month, emphasizing Fortnite's role as a crossover hub.
