{"id":2129032,"date":"2025-11-01T16:07:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T16:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2129032"},"modified":"2025-11-01T16:07:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T16:07:21","slug":"the-simpsons-are-coming-to-fortnite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-simpsons-are-coming-to-fortnite\/","title":{"rendered":"The Simpsons Are Coming to \u2018Fortnite\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It\u2019s <em>d\u2019oh<\/em> time in <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fortnite.com\/news\/introducing-fortnite-sidekicks\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Fortnite;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Fortnite<\/a><\/em>. Announced today in an official <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fortnite.com\/news\/fortnite-simpsons-drop-into-springfield-in-br-and-delulu?lang=en-US\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Epic Games blog post;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Epic Games blog post<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/feature\/springfield-of-dreams-150-best-simpsons-episodes-229356\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:long-running animated series;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">long-running animated series<\/a> <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/t\/the-simpsons\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Simpsons;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Simpsons<\/a><\/em> is crossing over with one of the world\u2019s most popular online multiplayer platforms with a slew of new <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/gorillaz-fortnite-own-season-10-174142980.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:character skins;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">character skins<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/sabrina-carpenter-headlining-fortnite-festival-140138328.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:cosmetics;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">cosmetics<\/a>, and an all-new 80-player map called Springfield Island in Battle Royale.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The update launches today for the free-to-play online shooter, arriving as part of the paid Battle Pass which nets players access to premium outfits that includes three characters from the show \u2014 Homer, Marge, and Flanders \u2014 alongside <em>Simpsons<\/em>-themed versions of <em>Fortnite<\/em> avatars Fishstick and Peely. While these premium items are purchasable as part of the pass, the new multiplayer map will remain available for free throughout the event, alongside the base Battle Royale island.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>More from Rolling Stone<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The update also launches alongside a new feature for <em>Fortnite<\/em> called <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fortnite.com\/news\/introducing-fortnite-sidekicks\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sidekicks;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Sidekicks<\/a>, which lets users purchase little pets that follow them in real time in gameplay. The first one isn\u2019t specifically based on <em>The Simpsons<\/em>, but the cute banana-colored dog Peels fits right in, nonetheless.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Like previous skins based on cartoons, the <em>Simpsons<\/em> avatars will be cel-shaded to adhere to their designs from the series, as will the whole world of Springfield, which is playable throughout the month of November. Each week, additional updates and new content will be rolled out, all of which will be previewed in custom-made animated shorts, co-produced by Gracie Films, the production team behind <em>The Simpsons<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The first short, titled \u201cApocalypse D\u2019Oh,\u201d debuts today on socials, with three more arriving each subsequent Monday through the duration of the month (Nov. 10, 17, and 24). Each of the shorts will be available to watch online in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/browse\/page-e68fa3ee-0f68-402d-9cb8-56883ae4c9dd\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Simpsons Collection;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Simpsons Collection<\/a> on Disney+, where all 37 seasons of the show are now streaming.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/QGsC5NR9A9KBcF7EnxRs0Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/rollingstone.com\/9ca21b5716c59cbc0963a6bb4abc0ac7\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As with most new skins and cosmetics made available in <em>Fortnite<\/em> in recent years, <em>Simpsons<\/em>-themed content can be carried over to other experiences<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tech.yahoo.com\/gaming\/articles\/newest-fortnite-mode-just-diet-170750442.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:in the ecosystem;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"> in the ecosystem<\/a>, specifically <em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tech.yahoo.com\/general\/articles\/fortnite-gave-fans-tools-build-164945851.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Lego Fortnite;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Lego Fortnite<\/a><\/em>, where characters take on mini-fig versions of the avatars. Outside of <em>Fortnite<\/em>, Epic Games will also be partnering with <em>The Simpsons<\/em> on a limited-time event with new cosmetics in <em>Rocket League<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Fortnite<\/em> is free-to-play on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS. \u201cThe Simpsons Battle Pass\u201d costs 1,000 V-Bucks ($8.99 USD) to access.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Best of Rolling Stone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sign up for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cloud.email.rollingstone.com\/signup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:RollingStone's Newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">RollingStone&#8217;s Newsletter<\/a>. 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Announced today in an official Epic Games blog post, long-running animated series The Simpsons is crossing over with one of the world\u2019s most popular online multiplayer platforms with a slew of new character skins, cosmetics, and an all-new 80-player map called Springfield Island in Battle Royale. 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