The Simpsons Join Fortnite for an Exciting Month-Long Battle Royale Season
The collaboration between Fortnite and “The Simpsons” officially kicks off this Saturday, featuring a month-long season full of excitement. This highly anticipated partnership promises players an engaging experience in “Springfield Island,” where they will partake in an intense 80-player Battle Royale.
The Simpsons Join Fortnite for an Exciting Month-Long Battle Royale Season
The gameplay will evolve weekly throughout November, introducing fresh challenges and elements. Players can access the themed “Springfield Battle Pass,” which includes iconic outfits like Homer, Marge, and Ned Flanders. Additionally, Fortnite will release “Simpsons” versions of its popular characters, such as Blinky Fishstick and Springfielder Peely. Notably, these skins will also feature alternate variations, including Evil Homer and Witch Marge from the beloved “Treehouse of Horror” segments.
Unique Features of Springfield Island
The cel-shaded Springfield Island will resemble various recognizable locations from “The Simpsons,” including:
- Krusty Burger
- Kwik-E-Mart
- Moe’s Tavern
- Springfield Nuclear Power Plant
- Mr. Burns’ mansion
- The Simpson family home
In addition to the gameplay, Fortnite will feature four original “The Simpsons” shorts premiering weekly starting November 1. These shorts will provide a glimpse into the week’s gameplay narrative and map updates. Fans can watch these shorts on Fortnite’s social channels, in the “quests” tab under “animated shorts,” and on Disney+.
Episode Titles and Dates
The titles and release dates for the original shorts are as follows:
| Episode Title | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Apocalypse D’oh | November 1 |
| Sugar High | November 10 |
| Multiplidiocy | November 17 |
| The Incredible Bulk | November 24 |
This weekend, players can also find “The Simpsons” gameplay in Fortune’s Delulu. Additionally, a limited-time event in Rocket League will include challenges that provide in-game rewards for participants. The Rocket League challenges will conclude on November 17 and will allow players to explore Springfield while unlocking items like the Blinky Topper and the Homer’s Hedges Player Banner. An unlimited challenge will reward players with 20,000 XP each completion.
Furthermore, the launch of the Fortnite x “The Simpsons” event coincides with a special nod to Fortnite in this Sunday’s episode of “The Simpsons.” This collaboration follows Disney’s significant investment of $1.5 billion in Epic Games, which aims to introduce a universe encompassing various Disney franchises, including Pixar, Marvel, and “Star Wars.” The entire project utilizes Epic Games’ cutting-edge Unreal Engine technology.
