The highly anticipated Fortnite v38.00 update arrives Saturday, November 1, 2025, bringing Springfield to Battle Royale in an epic Simpsons-themed mini-season. This massive update launches at 8:30 AM PDT / 11:30 AM EDT / 3:30 PM GMT following a live event featuring Kang and Kodos, with the new season going live at 2 PM PDT / 5 PM EDT / 9 PM GMT.
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Fortnite Simpsons Update: Key Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Update Version | v38.00 |
| Release Date | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| Live Event Time | 8:00 AM PDT / 11:00 AM EDT / 3:00 PM GMT |
| Season Launch | 2:00 PM PDT / 5:00 PM EDT / 9:00 PM GMT |
| Season Type | Mini-season (4-6 weeks) |
| Theme | The Simpsons / Springfield |
| Featured Characters | Simpson family, Ned Flanders, Scratchy |
| Map Changes | Springfield-themed locations, cel-shaded style |
Springfield Comes to Fortnite
Chapter 6 Season 4: Shock ‘N Awesome ends on November 1, 2025, making way for The Simpsons collaboration. This isn’t just cosmetic—the entire map transforms with Springfield-themed points of interest including a Nuclear Plant POI and familiar locations from the iconic animated series.
The map is rumored to feature a cel-shaded look, capturing The Simpsons’ signature animation style, delivering a visually unique Fortnite experience unlike anything seen before.
What’s Confirmed for the Update
Multiple new skins are coming, including Ned Flanders, the Simpsons family, and even Scratchy. A new Simpsons-themed Battle Pass will be available, priced around 950 V-Bucks separately from the current Chapter 6 Season 4 pass.
The Companions feature—pets that follow players around the map with feeding, petting, and minigame interactions—should finally debut after being leaked months ago.
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Extended Downtime Expected
Unlike typical Thursday updates, this Saturday patch breaks the usual cycle. Expect extended downtime as the entire game undergoes a significant overhaul with the new island and cosmetics. Plan accordingly if you want to jump in immediately when servers return.
Current Chapter 6 Season 4 Battle Pass progress ends with this update—complete any remaining challenges and claim rewards before November 1 to avoid losing exclusive content.
The Fortnite Simpsons collaboration represents one of gaming’s most ambitious crossovers, bringing 35+ years of animated history into Battle Royale format.
FAQs
When does the Fortnite Simpsons mini-season start?
November 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM PDT / 5:00 PM EDT / 9:00 PM GMT after a live event.
How long will the Simpsons mini-season last?
Mini-seasons typically run 4-6 weeks, shorter than regular Fortnite seasons.
