The 10 Simpsons characters we want in Fortnite

Pack your bags for a trip to Springfield (wherever that is) because wild Fortnite rumours claim that The Simpsons is finally coming to the battle royale behemoth. Chapter 5 Season 4 is going hard on the Marvel-themed "Absolute Doom" season, while there's an influx of Disney IPs thanks to a new partnership. 

As well as showing off the trailer for Absolute Doom, the D23 fan expo also confirmed The Incredibles are on the way. Epic is going hard on its Disney collabs, and it just so happens that The Simpsons sit under the House of Mouse. Did someone say The Simpsons x Fortnite crossover?

The Simpsons could be coming to Fortnite

According to X account @SamLeakss, they've been sent a leaked email from someone claiming that America's favourite family is jumping off the Battle Bus. Having already had Futurama, Rick and Morty, and Family Guy, it's not too hard to imagine those yellow goofballs making their debut in Fortnite.

We'd undoubtedly be throwing our V-Bucks at a mythical Fortnite x The Simpsons collab, and with 35 years of material to go off, there are endless opportunities when it comes to crossover potential. From new POIs to secret skins, heck, you could even make a whole Battle Pass just based on The Simpsons.

We're sadly taking the leak with a pinch of salt for now, as numerous players have pointed out it would be easy to fake. Still, with the source apparently being the same that leaked the latest Disney collab, there could be something to it. If (and it's a big if) The Simpsons is coming to Fortnite, here are 10 characters we'd love to see immortalised in-game. 

Evil Homer

Like we got buff Peter Griffin in the long-awaited Family Guy crossover, there's no way we're not getting some sort of Homer Simpson skin. The blundering family patriarch has had plenty of unique looks over the years, but why not stick him back in his Evil Homer getup? After all, it was good enough for The Simpsons: Hit & Run. 

Bartman

It wouldn't be a collab with The Simpsons if we don't get a Bart skin. Sadly, his small size and the fact he's a kid means he likely wouldn't be allowed to tote a gun on the Fortnite battlefield. We imagine there will at least be a Bart Back Bling, and none would be better than one honouring his hero alter ego of Bartman. 

Panther Marge

Aside from Chanel Suit Marge or her witch version from Treehouse of Horror VIII, there's another iconic outfit we can see Homer's long-suffering wife appearing in. Another Treehouse of Horror featured Panther Marge, with this sultry blue version popping up in "The Island of Dr. Hibbert." We're not sure how her hair hitbox would work, but leave that to the devs.

Hank Scorpio

Few characters have had as much of an impact on The Simpsons as supervillain Hank Scorpio. Voiced by Albert Brooks in arguably the best episode of the series ever, it's only a shame we've not seen him beyond "You Only Move Twice." Scorpio was supposed to return for The Simpsons Movie, but instead, Brooks voiced Russ Cargill.

Radioactive Man

Up and 'atom'. While we don't see too much of Radioactive Man, Bart's favourite superhero could be another popular addition to the Fortnite map. Epic is going hard with its Marvel crossover in Chapter 5 Season 3, so why not add the leader of the Avengers-inspired Superior Squad?

Robot Mr. Burns

The crotchety Mr. Burns might've become more of a comedy character instead of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant's scowling overlord these days, but that doesn't take away from his fan-favourite status. If not the glowing "I bring you love" Mr. Burns, we'd love to see his apocalyptic robot version from Season 5's "Rosebud."

Kang & Kodos

The outer space threat of Kang and Kodos are a mainstay of the Treehouse of Horror Halloween specials, but we can also see these fan-favourites making their mark on Fortnite. If we get a Fortnite x The Simpsons collab around Halloween, this pair would be perfect for Fortnitemares.

Alien Maggie

Sticking with the alien theme, we demand an alien Maggie Back Bling. Another iconic Treehouse of Horror (IV) featured the "Starship Poopers" segment. Here, it's revealed that Marge was impregnated by Kang and Maggie is actually an alien-human hybrid. Imagine that little bundle of terror wriggling around on your back. 

Krusty the Clown

You might notice some similarities between Homer and Krusty the Clown because the original plan was to reveal the boozy clown as Homer himself. These days, Krusty is a legend of the series as a foul-mouthed children's entertainer who's regularly intertwined with The Simpsons. Hey, hey, kids, Krusty is a must-buy.

Stupid Sexy Flanders

As the buff neighbourino of The Simpsons, Ned Flanders is one of the show's most memorable additions. So is the meme-worthy "Stupid Sexy Flanders" moment from Season 11's "Little Big Mom." If we're going to get any version of Ned, it needs to be in his skintight lycra, carving up the slopes.

For now, our Fortnite x The Simpsons dreams remain just that. However, with Disney and Epic looking like they've got a bright future of collaborations ahead, The Simpsons would be an easy sell. We don't just want to 'Seymour Butts', we'd like to see more Simpsons characters in Fortnite for years to come.