KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • New cel-shaded Springfield island runs for a month with up to 80 players
  • Springfield Battle Pass adds Homer, Marge, Flanders, Blinky Fishstick and Springfielder Peely
  • Weekly Simpsons shorts will out in-game and on Disney+ across November

Springfield is now a Fortnite Island. Epic has launched a month-long Simpsons season with a cel-shaded map, a Springfield Battle Pass featuring Homer, Marge and Flanders, and new pet companions called Sidekicks. Weekly Simpsons shorts will also drop in-game and on Disney+ across November. Here's everything you need to know:

Springfield arrives in Battle Royale

Springfield is a separate Battle Royale island for up to 80 players. It’s designed to be fast and simple, with key landmarks from the show.

  • 80-player cel-shaded island
  • Landmarks: The Simpsons’ house, Moe’s, Kwik-E-Mart, Krusty Burger, Android’s Dungeon, Nuclear Plant, Burns Manor
  • Runs for one month

Epic’s pitch is “back to basics” BR with recognisable Springfield hotspots. For UAE players, the season went live at 12:30am GST on 2 November (8:30pm GMT / 4:30pm ET on 1 November). Expect weekly changes to the island during the mini-season.

Springfield Battle Pass: who’s in it?

The Springfield Battle Pass brings premium outfits and rewards themed around The Simpsons.

  • Skins: Homer, Marge, Ned Flanders
  • Crossovers: Blinky Fishstick, Springfielder Peely
  • Extra cosmetics unlock as you progress

These outfits are listed by both Epic and press materials. Progression also ties into weekly updates, so if you care about finishing sets, log in each week this month.

Weekly Simpsons shorts on Disney+

To push the story, Epic and Disney are rolling out original shorts that sync with in-game updates.

  • Four shorts across November
  • Appear in Fortnite (Quests tab / animated shorts), social channels, and Disney+
  • First short on 1 Nov, then weekly in November

VGC lists dates of 1, 10, 17 and 24 November. Disney+ also confirms the plan for November with weekly drops tied to gameplay changes. If you watch in the UAE, Disney+ is available locally — and there are deals if you’re on du.

Sidekicks: Fortnite’s new pet companions

Sidekicks are animated companions that follow you across modes. They launch alongside The Simpsons season.

  • Peels Sidekick unlocks in the Springfield Battle Pass (1 Nov)
  • Bonesy, Spike and Lil’ Raptor arrive in the Shop on 7 Nov
  • Owners of the old Bonesy Back Bling get the Bonesy Sidekick at no extra cost (may take time to appear)

Sidekicks don’t change gameplay, but they’re customisable and show up across Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite and other modes.

Tie-ins: LEGO Fortnite and Rocket League

The Simpsons season spills into other Epic games.

  • LEGO Fortnite gets a Simpsons-themed BrickLife event (Krusty Burger vs Durrr Burger energy)
  • Rocket League adds Simpsons challenges and a shop car based on Homer’s ride, plus items like the Blinky Topper

If you bounce between Epic’s titles, you’ll see themed cosmetics unlock across the ecosystem this month.

FAQs

When did Fortnite’s Simpsons season go live in the UAE?

On Saturday night/Sunday early morning at 12:30am GST on 2 November 2025 (8:30pm GMT / 4:30pm ET on 1 Nov).

Which skins are in the Springfield Battle Pass?

Homer, Marge, Ned Flanders, plus Blinky Fishstick and Springfielder Peely. More cosmetics unlock through the pass.

How long will the Springfield island be available?

For a month, with weekly updates and narrative beats.