Fortnite’s next big crossover may take players straight to Springfield. According to multiple leakers, Epic Games is preparing an entire The Simpsons-themed mini season – complete with new character skins, a cel-shaded Springfield map, and even LEGO-compatible versions of everyone’s favorite animated family.
A Springfield Takeover in Fortnite
Reliable Fortnite insiders have datamined the game’s most recent update, uncovering references to The Simpsons collaboration. The crossover will reportedly feature an entire playable Springfield map, divided into recognizable sections like the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, Moe’s Tavern, and 742 Evergreen Terrace.
Unlike smaller collaborations limited to skins or cosmetic items, this crossover is said to receive the full “mini-season” treatment – similar to the Star Wars: Galactic Battle event from earlier this year. That means players can expect themed challenges, limited-time events, and possibly new game modes tied to the world of The Simpsons.
What We Know So Far
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Crossover | The Simpsons x Fortnite |
| Event Type | Mini-season (approx. 1 month) |
| Map | Full Springfield recreation |
| Visual Style | Cel-shaded, matching the cartoon’s look |
| Character Skins | Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Mr. Burns (rumored) |
| LEGO Mode Compatibility | Yes – skins to include LEGO variants |
| Estimated Launch | November 1, 2025 |
The Springfield map will reportedly retain The Simpsons’ iconic hand-drawn charm, using cel-shading to match the show’s animation. According to prominent Fortnite leaker NotPalo, the collaboration has been in development for months, suggesting Epic plans to make it a major event rather than a limited update.
Fortnite and Disney: A Growing Partnership
Epic Games’ connection with The Simpsons goes beyond pop culture fandom – it’s part of a broader collaboration with Disney, which owns The Simpsons through its 20th Century Studios brand. The two companies have partnered on multiple occasions, with Fortnite regularly featuring Disney properties such as Star Wars, Marvel, and Indiana Jones.
The timing of this crossover is especially symbolic. The Simpsons: Tapped Out, EA’s long-running mobile game, was officially delisted on October 31, 2024, after a 12-year run. If the leaks are correct, The Simpsons will return to video games exactly one year and one day later – on November 1, 2025.
This would mark the franchise’s first major video game appearance since 2007’s The Simpsons Game, released by EA for consoles and handheld systems. For long-time fans, the idea of jumping back into Springfield – this time in a massive, destructible Fortnite world – is a nostalgic comeback nearly two decades in the making.
What Makes This Collaboration Stand Out
Fortnite crossovers are nothing new. Over the past few years, the game has featured everything from Marvel superheroes and anime characters to musical icons and sci-fi sagas. But few properties have earned their own dedicated map or mini-season.
The Simpsons event appears to follow in the footsteps of Fortnite’s biggest partnerships, such as:
- • Star Wars: Galactic Battle – complete with themed weapons and quests.
- • Dragon Ball Super – which introduced Kamehameha attacks and new characters.
- • LEGO Fortnite – merging two major worlds in a sandbox-style expansion.
Now, Springfield may join that elite list of large-scale collaborations, potentially reshaping Fortnite’s island for an entire month.
A New Era for Springfield Fans
For The Simpsons community, this crossover offers a rare chance to explore the series’ world interactively. Imagine building forts behind Moe’s Tavern, brawling near Krusty Burger, or using a D’oh!-themed emote in the middle of a match.
The event also underscores Fortnite’s growing role as a digital entertainment universe rather than just a battle royale. Epic’s long-term plan includes integrating Disney’s properties into an expansive shared gaming and storytelling ecosystem – rumored internally to be codenamed Project Bulldog, with a target launch around 2026.
What’s Next
While Epic Games hasn’t officially confirmed the crossover, dataminers and insider sources suggest an announcement could arrive within weeks. Players can likely expect teaser trailers, themed quests, and limited-time cosmetics to appear leading up to the event’s launch.
If all goes as reported, Springfield will open its doors in Fortnite this November, bringing decades of animated humor, nostalgia, and yellow-skinned chaos to the island.
Until then, fans are left to speculate which classic catchphrases will make it into the game – and whether Homer’s “D’oh!” will be the next sound echoing across Fortnite’s battlefields.
