Overview
- Sidekicks, cosmetic pet companions introduced with the current Simpsons-themed mini-season, follow players and can be petted and named, with Peels included in the Battle Pass.
- Reported Item Shop prices for upcoming Sidekicks range from about 1,200 to 1,500 V-Bucks, putting them on par with or above some skins.
- Base appearance choices such as size, color, and patterns are permanent, so changing a look requires buying another Sidekick.
- Players also criticize limited functionality and visibility, noting that non-party members cannot see Sidekicks and interactions are minimal.
- Highly upvoted community posts urge a boycott, and multiple outlets note player reports of Epic issuing surveys, with no announced changes so far.