Fortnite has finally pulled off its most ambitious crossover yet: The Simpsons. No longer just a casual skins-and-emotes affair, this collaboration is the real deal - an entire stylized map of Springfield to explore.
What started as a seemingly lazy cash-in on the nostalgia of millennials who grew up on afterschool BBC Two repeats, has proven to be so much more. The level of detail in recreating the beloved sitcom's iconic locations such as Moe's Tavern and Burns Manor is remarkable, making it feel like stepping into an animation.
However, Springfield's geography does seem slightly off - where's the Hollywood sign? And how can you fit the main residential streets of Springfield next to the gorge? But these are minor quibbles when compared to the sheer joy of exploring this densely packed world.
The secret to Fortnite's map design has always been its knack for making good use of space, and The Simpsons season is no exception. With optional quests that lead to fun cameos and Easter eggs galore - whether it's stumbling upon a 33 cents store or picking up a ringing payphone that rings Moe's in an instant.
But make no mistake, Fortnite's battle royale mode still takes center stage here. You'll need to play competitively if you want to survive long enough to enjoy this delightful tribute. Still, for newcomers or lapsed players looking to get back into the game, a few tweaks can help: try playing in 'zero build' mode and turn on 'visualise sound effects' to show player positions on-screen.
Fortnite's The Simpsons season is currently available until November 29th, but it will be all too soon for this incredible map to disappear. And with The Simpsons proving time and again that its staying power is unmatched - here's hoping for a movie-style comeback and many more years of Springfield exploration ahead.
What started as a seemingly lazy cash-in on the nostalgia of millennials who grew up on afterschool BBC Two repeats, has proven to be so much more. The level of detail in recreating the beloved sitcom's iconic locations such as Moe's Tavern and Burns Manor is remarkable, making it feel like stepping into an animation.
However, Springfield's geography does seem slightly off - where's the Hollywood sign? And how can you fit the main residential streets of Springfield next to the gorge? But these are minor quibbles when compared to the sheer joy of exploring this densely packed world.
The secret to Fortnite's map design has always been its knack for making good use of space, and The Simpsons season is no exception. With optional quests that lead to fun cameos and Easter eggs galore - whether it's stumbling upon a 33 cents store or picking up a ringing payphone that rings Moe's in an instant.
But make no mistake, Fortnite's battle royale mode still takes center stage here. You'll need to play competitively if you want to survive long enough to enjoy this delightful tribute. Still, for newcomers or lapsed players looking to get back into the game, a few tweaks can help: try playing in 'zero build' mode and turn on 'visualise sound effects' to show player positions on-screen.
Fortnite's The Simpsons season is currently available until November 29th, but it will be all too soon for this incredible map to disappear. And with The Simpsons proving time and again that its staying power is unmatched - here's hoping for a movie-style comeback and many more years of Springfield exploration ahead.
I'm not sure if I should be stoked or disappointed about Fortnite's latest crossover... I mean, it's awesome to see them bring The Simpsons into the game, but at the same time, it feels like they're just slapping together a bunch of skins and emotes instead of actually putting in some serious work. Those minor quibbles with Springfield's geography are still bugging me tho 
... but hey, who cares? The real fun is exploring that map, right? And I gotta say, the optional quests and Easter eggs are pretty solid! 
Just a heads up to new players: don't be afraid to jump into 'zero build' mode and turn on those sound effects. Trust me, it'll make a huge difference in surviving the battle royale mode 
... Fingers crossed we get more content like this in the future! 
I'm literally so hyped about Fortnite's new Simpsons map!!! 
It's amazing how they managed to recreate the whole town, from Moe's Tavern to Burns Manor! 
I do have one tiny issue with the geography tho - where's the Hollywood sign? 
! I'm loving how Fortnite always finds a way to make good use of space on their map. Zero build mode is a lifesaver for me too - helps so much with staying alive in battle royale! 
! I mean, I was skeptical at first, but the level of detail in recreating the iconic locations is insane 
. It's like stepping into an episode of the show itself! I loved the little Easter eggs and cameos - the 33 cents store was a total easter egg hunt 
. And yeah, the battle royale mode still takes priority, but playing in 'zero build' mode helps so much, and turning on visualise sound effects makes it way easier to navigate 
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...except maybe the Hollywood sign? Like, where is that?! 
But honestly, it's a minor thing when you're having this much fun exploring the whole map. The Easter eggs are giving me all the nostalgia vibes, too! 33 cents store? Ringing payphone?! 
I'm obsessed with finding those secrets. The battle royale mode is still super competitive, but if you're new to Fortnite or just need a refresher, zero build mode and visualise sound effects are lifesavers 
. Let's keep fingers crossed for a movie-style comeback and more years of Springfield shenanigans! 
And what's up with the battle royale mode still taking priority over exploring the new map? Can't they just let us chill in Springfield without having to fight for survival all the time? 
. But for newcomers or lapsed players, some tweaks would be awesome - zero build mode and visual sound effects would make the experience even more immersive 
. Can't wait to see what other collabs Fortnite has up its sleeve! 
. Can't we just have a fun co-op mode where we can chill in Springfield without having to fight for our lives all the time? 
also the way they made the map feel dense butnt too cramped is pure mastermind. the thing thatll keep new players out is battle royale, but try playin zero build and it makes a diff lol def gonna miss this map when its gone 
. minor quibble though is where's the Hollywood sign? like, come on Epic Games get your geography right 
. anyway, battle royale mode still takes priority but for newbies or casuals, those suggestions are a must try 
And yeah, minor quibbles aside (where's that Hollywood sign tho? 
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and those optional quests are pure gold 
especially the cameos - I'm still trying to track down that 33 cents store 
but i love how they incorporated optional quests & easter eggs - its like a fun little treasure hunt through springfield 
and maybe we'll even get a simpsons movie tie-in? 
. I'm loving how they included those quirky Easter eggs, like the 33 cents store – I feel like I'm finally getting my life together, except for that $2.50 bill