As Fortnite OG is now a permanent game mode, a new mini-season is anticipated for November, given that Epic Games typically avoids four-month seasons. Since early May, strong rumors have circulated that the next major collaboration, following the Star Wars season, will feature The Simpsons.
Considering Epic`s close ties with Disney and their extensive history of collaborations with Fox Animation (including recent releases of “cartoon dad” skins), these rumors appear highly plausible. While November is still some time away, there`s been remarkably little skepticism regarding this information.
When might the Simpsons mini-season commence?
According to the schedule, Chapter 6 Season 4 is set to conclude on November 1st, likely with a live finale event. If past events are any indication, the new mini-season could begin that same evening after a maintenance period, or on the morning of November 2nd.
Is the Simpsons mini-season officially confirmed?
Absolutely not. All current information stems from leakers and dataminers, comprising solely textual descriptions without any visual proof. While a poster in Utopia City might subtly hint at a collaboration, it doesn`t confirm a full thematic takeover. Epic usually refrains from promoting new seasons until the current one is nearing its end. Despite prominent leakers regularly discussing it, the November Simpsons mini-season remains an unconfirmed rumor until official teasers emerge.
What might a Simpsons mini-season involve?
The rumors so far are vague. The most surprising detail suggests an entire map modeled after Springfield, The Simpsons` hometown, purportedly the size of a Reload map and supporting only 40 players. While the main Battle Royale mode could potentially shrink for a month-long event, it`s more probable that the Springfield map is intended for Reload. Reload is Fortnite`s clear secondary mode, lacks a battle pass, and already has precedent for themed maps (e.g., Squid Game).
However, this part of the rumor could be incorrect, as one leaker suggested the small map rumor was actually about Blitz Royale, which was announced later. Otherwise, the season is expected to feature elements common to other mini-seasons: a small battle pass, accompanying shop skins, and weekly map changes. Given the lack of significant new details since early June, it`s still difficult to fully grasp what the Simpsons season will look like.