The Simpsons Arrives in Rocket League: Unfortunately Not the Car You're Hoping For

We already knew that the iconic animated series was collaborating with Fortnite, but this isn't the sole place where fans can experience the world of Springfield. The long-running series is also making its way to Rocket League, bringing along an vehicle customization option that will also be compatible in the Fortnite universe. However, whether players will truly desire to equip it is a different matter, as fans have their hearts set on just one Simpsons car everyone is eager to get behind the wheel of, and this new offering isn't that one.

What Fans Really Want

Although most gamers would undoubtedly love to face off while driving Homer's custom creation—the notoriously impractical car Homer built himself in the 1991 episode "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?"—that's not what's being offered. We aren't even getting the massive SUV, the heavy-duty truck featured in the tenth season. Rather, players are getting the Simpsons' standard well-worn four-door, which they've been driving since the show's early days. Though this specific vehicle has seen better days, it stands as an recognizable symbol of the show. And for players who pay attention to the game's car hitboxes, the trusty sedan uses the identical collision model as the Dominus.

Image: Epic Games

Additional Themed Cosmetics

And it's not the only customization item from the show coming to the game. This limited-time event will additionally feature a set of objectives to unlock additional goodies, all of which are inspired by the show. As detailed in a official announcement, the missions will require participants to "achieve a certain number of centers and clears as there are the show's years on air, gather boost canisters as if your GPS is set to The Simpsons’ house, and travel a specific distance sufficient for picking up the perfect donuts!"

While the full lineup of earnable items isn't yet disclosed, here is what has been confirmed so far:

• Blinky topper
• Homer's hedge-themed banner
• Waste wheels
• 20,000 experience points for each challenge

Based on promotional images is a reliable guide, it seems fans will also get wheels featuring a television showing the show's title sequence, alien antenna toppers, a sprinkled donut boost trail, and boost effects inspired by smoldering rubber and Krusty's famous restaurant.

Event Timing and Fortnite Connection

This event coincides with the extensive Simpsons invasion of Fortnite's island, which brings a completely new map of Springfield, in addition to a month-long Battle Pass. The Rocket League x The Simpsons celebration begins on November 1st and ends on Nov. 17.