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Epic’s Simpsons Takeover Is Live in Fortnite as Weekly Shorts Roll Out and Couch Exploit Triggers Hotfix

Players jump into a faster 80-player experience with cross-media tie-ins on Disney+ and Rocket League alongside new Sidekicks and a themed Battle Pass.

Overview

  • Springfield Island replaces the standard map for a limited mini-season, delivering 80-player, back-to-basics matches across nine Simpsons-inspired POIs.
  • The Springfield Battle Pass features Homer, Marge and Ned Flanders plus Blinky Fishstick, with Springfielder Peely set as a mid-season unlock on November 11.
  • Fortnite’s new Sidekicks system debuts with Peels in the Battle Pass, and additional Sidekicks are scheduled to arrive in the Item Shop starting November 7.
  • Epic temporarily disabled the Simpsons couch interaction after players discovered an invulnerability exploit and says it will restore the feature once fixed.
  • Four original Simpsons shorts are releasing weekly in-game and on Disney+, Rocket League is running limited-time Simpsons challenges through November 17, and a free Kang & Kodos glider is available by linking Epic and MyDisney accounts before February 28, 2026.