Springfield’s quirky charm is set to invade Fortnite’s battle royale landscape, with leaks pointing to an upcoming mini-season featuring The Simpsons, complete with a bug-themed twist teased by an in-game poster. This highly anticipated collaboration, expected to follow Chapter 6 Season 4, will transport players to the animated world of Springfield, blending the show’s iconic humor with Fortnite’s dynamic gameplay. The revelation stems from a poster discovered in Utopia City by leaker @djlorenzouasset on June 9, 2025, showcasing a pink, glazed donut crawling with colorful bugs under the bold text “TONGUE TICKLING KRUNCHI,” hinting at both the rumored “Bug Invasion” season and the Simpsons crossover.
This crossover is part of Fortnite’s expansive 2025 roadmap, driven by Epic Games’ $1.5 billion Disney partnership finalized in 2024. The collaboration has already brought characters from Family Guy and Futurama into the game, setting the stage for The Simpsons to join Fortnite’s cultural tapestry. Leakers HYPEX, ShiinaBR, and Blortzen have corroborated the mini-season’s development, suggesting it will serve as Chapter 6: Mini-Season 2, bridging Chapters 6 and 7 with a month-long celebration of Springfield’s satirical universe.
The Simpsons-themed mini-season is expected to introduce a Springfield-inspired Point of Interest (POI) on the Fortnite map, featuring recognizable spots like the Kwik-E-Mart, Moe’s Tavern, and the Simpson family’s pink house. Reports indicate that characters such as Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa will be available, with Homer potentially headlining the Battle Pass, offering exclusive skins, emotes, and donut-themed gear. The bug-adorned poster, spotted by @djlorenzouasset, aligns with Epic Games’ strategy of embedding easter eggs, suggesting a narrative link between the “Bug Invasion” season and the Simpsons arrival, possibly following Chapter 6 Season 4’s alien invasion live event.
Additional leaks from HYPEX and ShiinaBR point to a November 2025 launch, potentially coinciding with new LEGO x Simpsons kits, which could integrate into LEGO Fortnite with a Simpsons-themed LEGO Pass. Blortzen has hinted at unique in-game items, such as bug-infested weapons or Homer’s iconic donut as a throwable, enhancing the crossover’s playful tone. The Utopia City poster serves as a tantalizing clue, its vibrant design and cryptic message fueling speculation about how Springfield’s residents will interact with Fortnite’s evolving world.
Epic Games’ history of successful crossovers, from Marvel and DC superheroes to Godzilla and Skibidi Toilet, underpins the credibility of these leaks. The Simpsons collaboration is poised to leverage the show’s universal appeal, bringing its irreverent humor to a new audience. Despite a reported decline in battle royale playtime from 19% in 2021 to 12% in 2024, Fortnite retains a dominant 77% share of the genre’s engagement, per a Newzoo report, and this crossover is expected to bolster its cultural relevance.
As Epic Games continues to redefine the battle royale genre, the Simpsons mini-season promises a bug-filled, donut-fueled adventure that could become one of Fortnite’s most memorable updates. With official confirmation still pending, the detailed leaks from the aforementioned leakers keep the gaming community on edge for what lies ahead.
