In a surprising and hilarious crossover, the iconic Battle Bus from Fortnite recently made an unexpected stop in Springfield, dropping off popular characters like Peely, Jonesy, and Meowscles for The Simpsons’ latest opening couch gag. What began as a seemingly innocent visit quickly took a chaotic turn, especially for everyone’s favorite banana.
As the Fortnite crew attempted to flee the Simpsons’ living room, Homer and Marge, armed with various household items, ensured their departure was anything but smooth. Poor Peely, the adorable banana character, met a rather sticky and shocking end, being transformed into a literal banana split – a truly unexpected take on a ‘Fortnite skin.’ Fans can find clips of this memorable sequence online, showcasing this unique blend of dessert and battle royale.
This particular Simpsons couch gag is a fun nod to a significant collaboration between Fortnite and The Simpsons, which saw Fortnite introduce a dedicated Simpsons season. This massive in-game event transformed the usual Fortnite island into a cel-shaded Springfield, complete with recognizable landmarks like Moe’s Tavern and the Kwik-E-Mart. Players were even able to unlock a special Battle Pass featuring beloved characters such as Homer, Marge, and even Ned Flanders-themed skins.
The launch of The Simpsons season within Fortnite proved to be incredibly popular, leading to a notable surge in player numbers. The battle-royale game nearly reached 2.7 million concurrent players, a figure that, for context, would rank it as the second-highest concurrent player count ever recorded on Steam. It’s important to remember, however, that Fortnite boasts a much wider reach, being available across PC, consoles, and mobile platforms. Despite this impressive recent peak, it still falls short of Fortnite’s all-time record, which exceeded 14 million concurrent players approximately a year prior.
In addition to the character crossovers, the Simpsons season also introduced new themed weapons and items to the game, further immersing players in the Springfield experience.
Looking to the future, dedicated Fortnite dataminers have uncovered clues suggesting exciting upcoming collaborations, with potential crossovers involving popular franchises like SpongeBob SquarePants and Harry Potter.