Fortnite Meets The Simpsons: “Welcome, Our Alien Overlords” Event Takes Over
Alright, this is one of the biggest and most entertaining crossovers Fortnite has ever done — The Simpsons are officially landing in Fortnite! The live event, called “Welcome, Our Alien Overlords,” is happening today, November 1, and fans all over the world are hyped to see Springfield meet the Fortnite universe.
Now, what’s really cool about this event is how it ties everything together. It’s not just another one-off collaboration — this is a full build-up leading into a brand-new mini-season completely themed around The Simpsons. Epic Games has described it as a “mini-event,” but knowing Fortnite, that usually means chaos, creativity, and a whole lot of surprises.
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The live event officially begins at 11 AM Eastern Time, or 3 PM if you’re in the UK. In Japan, it kicks off right at midnight, and for those in Australia, it’s at 2 AM on November 2. As always, Epic recommends logging in at least half an hour early because the pre-lobby fills up fast — and missing it would be like skipping the couch gag of an episode.
So, what can we expect from this event? Well, it’s themed around Springfield’s favorite aliens — Kang and Kodos. A massive countdown clock has already appeared in the Creepy Camps area, right next to Bart’s Treehouse, teasing the invasion. Players are urged to “drop in before the start time” because, as Epic’s official teaser put it: “Attention puny earthlings! Our Alien Overlords have a message for us.” It’s that classic Simpsons humor mixing perfectly with Fortnite’s over-the-top energy.
Once the event wraps up, Fortnite will go into downtime around half an hour later — that’s standard whenever a major update rolls out. The new Simpsons mini-season is set to go live roughly six hours afterward, bringing in an entirely new map section, themed weapons, and a Battle Pass filled with Simpsons-inspired skins. Imagine Homer, Bart, or even a Flaming Moe emote — the possibilities are endless.
There’s even more fun beyond the game. A special Simpsons TV episode has been announced, centered entirely around this collaboration. This marks a first for Fortnite — a real television crossover to accompany the in-game event. It’s part of a growing trend where Fortnite doesn’t just blend universes but actively builds bridges between pop culture and gaming.
Players on PS5 and Xbox can already preload the update, which is about 35GB in size, ensuring they’re ready for launch. And if you’ve been keeping up with leaks, you may have already seen glimpses of the Maggie shopping cart glider, the Krusty balloon gun, and Bart’s graffiti-covered “El Barto” suit.
So yeah, whether you’re a longtime Fortnite player or just a Simpsons fan curious to see Homer in Battle Royale form, today’s event is worth tuning in for. It’s Springfield like you’ve never seen it before — and Fortnite, as always, is proving there’s no limit to the worlds it can bring together.
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