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Fortnite Launches Month-Long Simpsons Mini-Season With Cel-Shaded Springfield Island

Weekly animated shorts preview new gameplay throughout the month.

Overview

  • The event went live Nov. 1 at roughly 4:30 p.m. ET, introducing an 80-player, back-to-basics Battle Royale on Springfield Island for the next month.
  • The Springfield Battle Pass features playable Homer, Marge and Ned Flanders alongside Blinky Fishstick and Springfielder Peely.
  • Fortnite debuts Sidekicks companions, with Peels available now in the Battle Pass and more Sidekicks arriving in the shop on Nov. 7.
  • Four original Simpsons shorts drop on Nov. 1, 10, 17 and 24 on Disney+ and in-game, each teasing that week’s narrative and map updates.
  • Cross-promotion includes Rocket League challenges and cosmetics running Nov. 1–17, LEGO Fortnite tie-ins and a free Kang & Kodos glider for players who link Disney accounts by Feb. 28, 2026.