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Epic Games confirms The Simpsons’ return to Fortnite
Epic Games has confirmed that The Simpsons will return to Fortnite through its fast-paced Reload mode, with a full reveal scheduled for Wednesday 29 July. The crossover matters because the previous Simpsons mini-season was one of Fortnite’s most popular collaborations, attracting both existing players and fans of the animated series with a Springfield-themed experience.
The 2025 mini-season featured a Springfield map, a Battle Pass containing Simpsons characters, themed quests and shop cosmetics. Reload uses smaller maps and fewer players than standard Battle Royale, while allowing respawns for much of a match; Epic has not yet confirmed the new content, but the teaser suggests familiar Springfield landmarks will return.
In short
- The Simpsons is returning to Fortnite’s Reload mode.
- Epic will reveal the collaboration on 29 July.
- A Springfield-themed map and new content are expected.
Explained simply
Fortnite is a popular online video game in which players compete in matches with evolving virtual environments. The game is known for hosting crossovers with entertainment franchises, bringing characters and themed content from films, TV shows and other media into its world.
The Simpsons, the long-running animated sitcom, previously collaborated with Fortnite in 2025 and proved to be one of the platform's most popular crossovers. That collaboration featured Springfield-themed gameplay, characters from the show as in-game cosmetics, and special tasks for players to complete.
Reload is a Fortnite game mode that operates differently from the standard experience: it uses smaller maps, accommodates fewer players and allows respawns throughout most matches. The Simpsons content will be incorporated into this mode, though details about specific characters, locations and cosmetics have not yet been announced.
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