So you’re sitting there wondering when the next Fortnite update drops, right? Well, here’s the deal. Epic just pushed v37.51 this morning (October 22, 2025), but honestly? That was basically just prep work. The REAL update everyone’s hyped about is coming November 1st, and let me tell you, it’s gonna be nuts.
We’re talking The Simpsons taking over the entire island. Yeah, Springfield in Fortnite. Wild times.
Let me break down everything you need to know about what just happened, what’s coming next, and how to prep for probably the biggest crossover Epic’s pulled off yet.
Okay so this morning’s update was pretty whatever to be honest. Servers went down at 4 AM ET, matchmaking got disabled about 30 minutes before that. If you were grinding late, you probably got booted mid-match. Classic Epic timing.
This v37.51 patch was basically just file prep for the live event that’s coming. No new skins, no weapon changes, nothing exciting really. Just behind-the-scenes stuff getting added to the game code. Think of it like setting up the stage before the concert starts.
Downtime lasted about 90 minutes. Servers came back around 5:30 AM ET. Pretty standard maintenance.
The big takeaway? Those event files they added mean something huge is about to go down. Epic doesn’t drop updates like this unless they’re prepping for a major season transition.
Here’s what you came for. November 1, 2025 is when everything changes.
That’s when we’re getting Chapter 6 Mini Season 2, which is apparently going all-in on The Simpsons. Not just skins in the shop either. Full map overhaul, Springfield locations, the whole deal.
Let me give you the breakdown by timezone:
Pacific: 1 AM PDT on November 1st
Eastern: 4 AM EDT on November 1st
UK/Europe: 8 AM GMT on November 1st
Matchmaking shuts off 30 minutes early like always, so wrap up your matches before then.
Downtime should last 2-3 hours minimum. Could go longer though. Remember that 5-hour disaster when Season 4 launched? Yeah, don’t make plans for early morning on the 1st.
Best case? Servers are back by 6 AM Eastern. Worst case? Could be 9 AM or later if things get messy. Epic’s track record on smooth launches is… let’s say “mixed.”
This is where it gets good. Based on what leakers like ShiinaBR and HYPEX have been sharing (and these guys are usually spot on), we’re getting a full Springfield map transformation.
Not some weak collab where they slap Homer in the item shop and call it a day. We’re talking cel-shaded graphics, iconic locations from the show, the works.
Springfield Map Locations:
The whole map is supposedly getting the cel-shaded treatment to match The Simpsons art style. That’s gonna look weird at first but probably ends up being sick once you get used to it.
Character Skins Coming:
Plus there’s talk about Kang and Kodos showing up in the live event that bridges Season 4 to this new content. Those are the alien characters from the show for anyone who somehow doesn’t know.
Themed Items and Weapons: Nobody knows for sure yet but I’m betting we get:
The cool part is this isn’t just reskins. They’re apparently changing NPC dialogue, adding show references everywhere, making it feel like you’re actually in Springfield.
So Epic’s been teasing this companion pets system for like a year now. Every few updates people are like “this is the one!” and then nothing happens.
But this time? There’s actual evidence they might drop with the November update.
Here’s what companions are supposed to do:
The leaked companion types include:
Now let’s be real. Epic’s delayed this feature like three times already. I’m cautiously optimistic but not holding my breath. If it drops, cool. If not, well, we’ve waited this long.
The petting animations that leaked looked pretty smooth though. Plus they added shop backgrounds for companions in the files, which usually means release is close.
Between now and November 1st, there’s gonna be a live event. Epic hasn’t announced when yet but based on patterns it’s probably happening October 27-31.
These events usually go down around 4 PM Eastern on a weekend. One-time-only deal. Miss it and you’re stuck watching reaction videos on YouTube.
What to expect:
Fortnite live events hit different when you’re actually there. It’s like a concert or sports game. Watching it later just isn’t the same vibe.
Set reminders. Clear your schedule. This is gonna be the bridge between bug invasion and Springfield takeover.
Let’s talk about the current season real quick because you’ve got limited time left.
Chapter 6 Season 4 “Shock ‘N Awesome” has been running since August 7th. It ends November 1st. That gives you exactly 10 days from today to finish everything.
And when I say everything’s gone after November 1st, I mean EVERYTHING. Battle Pass rewards? Gone. Season challenges? Gone. That Halo collaboration stuff? Can’t get it anymore.
The bug theme was… interesting. Not gonna lie, fighting giant insects got old after a while. But some aspects were actually pretty dope:
The Good Stuff:
The Meh Parts:
Overall? Decent season. Not the best, not the worst. Solid 7/10.
The Halloween event that kicked off October 9th is still live. We got some legit horror collabs:
The spooky atmosphere changes are nice. Map got darker, fog in certain areas, Halloween decorations everywhere. It’s basically Fortnite in costume and it works.
Side note: that Ghostface knife mythic is kinda broken. The stalking mechanic where you can jumpscare people? Chef’s kiss. Also annoying when it happens to you, but that’s the price of fun.
For anyone keeping track, here’s every major update we’ve had:
Epic’s been pushing updates every 1-3 weeks pretty consistently. Keeps the game fresh but also kinda exhausting trying to keep up with everything.
Let’s get practical. Here’s what you need to do in the next 10 days.
Seriously. Stop reading this and go play if you’re not tier 100 yet.
Once November 1st hits, every Season 4 reward disappears forever. No buybacks, no second chances. Epic’s brutal about this.
Quick tips for fast XP:
You need tier 100 to get all the exclusive stuff. Don’t be that person posting “can Epic bring back Season 4 rewards?” in six months. They won’t.
The new Battle Pass costs 1,000 V-Bucks like always. If you’re free-to-play, make sure you’ve earned enough from the current pass.
Plus you KNOW The Simpsons skins are gonna be expensive in the shop. Homer and Marge? Probably 1,500-2,000 V-Bucks each minimum. Full family bundle? Could be 5,000+ easy.
Don’t blow your V-Bucks on random emotes in the shop right now. Save for the good stuff coming.
Real talk. This update is gonna be HUGE. Full map overhaul, new graphics style, all The Simpsons assets. We’re talking massive file size.
PC players: Clear at least 15 GB. More if you can.
Console (PS5/Xbox Series X): 20 GB to be safe.
Last-gen consoles: Also 15-20 GB.
Switch: Good luck. Clear 10 GB minimum and pray.
Delete games you don’t play anymore. Delete clip captures. Clean out whatever you need to. Nothing worse than the update starting to download and failing because you’re out of space.
Epic’s gonna start teasing hard in the next week or two. Here’s who to follow:
Official:
Reliable Leakers:
Turn on notifications so you catch the live event announcement when it drops.
Epic hasn’t said when yet but smart money is on October 27-31. Probably a Saturday or Sunday.
Time will be around 4 PM Eastern like usual. Epic loves that timeslot because it works for most timezones.
What’s gonna happen? Nobody knows for sure but:
These events are why Fortnite stays relevant. Say what you want about the game but Epic knows how to put on a show.
Last season’s event was kinda underwhelming though so my expectations are cautiously optimistic. Not gonna overhype it just to be disappointed.
So The Simpsons thing is a “mini-season” which confuses people. Here’s the breakdown:
Regular seasons:
Mini-seasons:
Think of mini-seasons like special episodes. Galactic Battle was one earlier this year. They’re fun because Epic can try weird stuff without committing to three months of it.
What this means for you:
Honestly? I kinda like mini-seasons. They’re bite-sized and intense. Plus if you hate the theme, it’s not sticking around forever.
Beyond Simpsons and companions, there’s random bits floating around:
More Horror Skins: Art the Clown and Huggy Wuggy from Poppy Playtime are supposedly coming soon. They were leaked for Fortnitemares but didn’t drop yet. Might carry into the new season.
Dumb Ways to Die Collab: There’s been some talk about this but honestly I don’t get it. How do you make that work in Fortnite? Maybe as emotes? We’ll see.
K-Pop Demon Hunters Wave 2: The October content might get extended with more emotes and styles.
Weapon Shake-Up: Every major update changes the meta. Bug weapons are probably getting vaulted. Maybe classics come back. Pump Shotgun return would be sick but I’m not counting on it.
Update downloads automatically if you have that enabled. File sizes:
Pro tip: Switch performance has been rough this season. The cel-shaded Simpsons style might actually run better than detailed bug textures. Silver lining?
iOS is still in limbo with Apple being Apple. Android players:
Yes. Account level, skins you own, V-Bucks, stats. All safe. Only Season 4 Battle Pass stuff becomes unavailable.
During Simpsons season, Springfield probably replaces the normal map. Other modes like Creative should be fine. Regular island comes back when mini-season ends.
Nope. 3-6 weeks max then it’s gone. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Base game and map are free. Battle Pass is $10 worth of V-Bucks. Optional but has exclusive Simpsons cosmetics.
They probably will. Epic’s launches are… temperamental. Have patience. Play something else for a few hours. It’ll stabilize.
Some veteran tips:
Let’s zoom out for a sec. The Simpsons is HUGE. Like, 35+ years of cultural relevance huge.
This isn’t some niche anime or random movie. This is mainstream as it gets. Your parents know The Simpsons. Your grandparents probably watch it.
Epic landing this collab means:
If this works? We might see more experimental short-form seasons mixed with traditional ones.
If it flops? Well, at least it’s only a month.
Nobody knows for sure. Mini-season ends sometime in December probably. Then we’re looking at Chapter 6 Season 5 launch.
Epic never reveals future plans early. But educated guessing:
One thing’s guaranteed though. Epic won’t let the game get stale. They’ve got content pipelines for days.
Look I’ve played enough Fortnite to know hype trains can derail fast. Epic’s hit home runs (Marvel seasons were incredible) and struck out hard (remember Primal season? Oof).
But this one feels different. The Simpsons is iconic. Springfield’s got instant recognition. Companion pets are something the community actually wants. Coming off a decent bug season and successful Fortnitemares? Momentum’s there.
Will it be perfect? Definitely not. Day one servers will probably catch fire. There’ll be bugs (the software kind, not the insect kind). Some mechanic will be broken and need hotfixing.
But will it be memorable? Absolutely.
Whether it’s amazing or a disaster, it’ll be an experience. And honestly? That’s what Fortnite does best.
If you’re even remotely interested, be around for November 1st. Clear your schedule for that live event when Epic announces it. This is one of those “you had to be there” moments.
Things change fast in this game. Epic could delay stuff. New leaks could drop tomorrow. The live event could be completely different than expected.
Bookmark this page. Check back. I’ll update as more info comes out.
Until then? Finish that Battle Pass. Save those V-Bucks. Maybe watch some Simpsons episodes to prep.
November 1st is coming fast. See you in Springfield.
D’oh!
