Fortnite The Simpsons live event build up: our live coverage of the upcoming The Simpsons crossover including start time and what we know so far
Welcome, our alien overlords
The Fortnite The Simpsons live event airs this weekend (November 1). We know that it's titled 'Welcome, Our Alien Overlords', and that it'll lead into the next season, which is going to be a collaboration with The Simpsons. This is a live event, being described by Epic Games as a "mini-event", so you'll want to make sure you know when things kick off, and secure your place in the Lobby.
Here's the Fortnite The Simpsons live event start time, and our live coverage in the build up to launch. We'll detail everything we know about the mini-event so far, and give you up to date info on what to expect. Once the event kicks off, I'll be diving in and offering my impressions as I play.
Fortnite The Simpsons live event start date and time
The Fortnite x The Simpsons live event starts on Saturday, November 1 at the times below:
- East Coast (US): 11AM ET
- West Coast (US): 8AM PT
- United Kingdom: 3PM GMT
- Central Europe: 4PM CET
- Australia (Sydney): 2AM AEDT (November 2)
- Japan (Tokyo): 12AM JST (November 2)
With Fortnite live events, I always recommend that you log into the game half an hour before start time. You'll want to get into the event pre-lobby as early as you can, as servers can fill up fast.
What we know about the next Fortnite live event
Not much has been revealed on the next Fortnite live event so far. We do know that it's called 'Welcome, Our Alien Overlords', and that it'll feature iconic extraterrestrial characters Kang and Kodos. There's currently a countdown clock at Creepy Camps, next to Bart's Treehouse. You can see this in the screenshot below:
The Fortnite X / Twitter account appears to be slowly building up to the live event. With the post below urging players to drop in before the start time to avoid missing the proceedings.
Attention puny earthlings! Our Alien Overlords have a message for us and you are commanded to drop in before 11AM ET on November 1. You dare not miss it.October 30, 2025
How long will the event last?
Epic Games hasn't revealed the end time for the Simpsons live event yet, but these usually run around 20 minutes at the maximum. The last one saw players fending off a giant squid enemy, and I'd expect similar here. I'll update this section once I hear more.
Fortnite The Simpsons live event countdown
If you head to Creepy Camps in Fortnite Battle Royale, you can see a red countdown clock, as in the image above. This counts down to the live event to the second, so it's a handy reminder as to when you'll be able to catch the debut of The Simpsons.
Fortnite The Simpsons downtime
According to the ad embedded above, Fortnite The Simpsons is expected to launch at 5PM ET / 2PM PT / 9PM GMT. We also now know that Fortnite will head into downtime at the times listed below:
- East Coast (US): 11:30PM ET
- West Coast (US): 8:30AM PT
- United Kingdom: 3:30PM GMT
- Central Europe: 4:30PM CET
- Australia (Sydney): 2:30AM AEDT (November 2)
- Japan (Tokyo): 12:30AM JST (November 2)
I work as TechRadar Gaming's Evergreen Editor, focusing on live service titles like Fortnite, Marvel Rivals and Battlefield 6. I'm extremely excited for the live event to begin, having played a decent amount of the game this season, and being a massive The Simpsons fan. Mostly, I can't wait for the new map, and for whatever The Simpsons skins are included in the Battle Pass. Flaming Moe, anyone?
Live coverage as it happens
Fortnite live event playlist is now in-game
If you load into Fortnite and scroll down a bit on the Discover menu, you'll find the Fortnite The Simpsons live event playlist. You can't join yet, but this does confirm that it will indeed be a separate playlist.
The Simpsons gets a Rocket League collaboration
Simpsons predicted it. Now play in it. Rocket League x Simpsons on November 1. Stream The Simpsons on Disney+ pic.twitter.com/WUuGGTNDiROctober 29, 2025
The Simpsons has announced a Rocket League collaboration, launching November 1. This likely points to some Rocket Racing tie-ins too, given that this is all owned by Epic Games.
El Barto wreaks havoc
You may have noticed some updates to the Fortnitemares branding on the main Fortnite channels and website this week. Graffiti from the infamous is scrawled all over, turning Fortnite into 'Fartnite'. If you head in-game, you'll see this too, as well as a small animation of Bart using spray paint. This is the first proper look at the upcoming Bart skin, which puts him in a robotic suit, like Morty.
Fortnite will head into downtime after the next live event
- East Coast (US): 11:30AM ET
- West Coast (US): 8:30AM PT
- United Kingdom: 3:30PM GMT
- Central Europe: 4:30PM CET
- Australia (Sydney): 2:30AM AEDT (November 2)
- Japan (Tokyo): 12:30AM JST (November 2)
Fortnite creators will reveal The Simpsons gameplay later today!
I played the Fortnite Simpsons season early at Epic Games HQ! Posting an in-depth look on my YouTube at 3pm ET:• Full Battle Pass• Sidekicks• Simpsons Gameplay pic.twitter.com/hKGCFugccMOctober 31, 2025
Fortnite creators like NickEh30 will reveal early looks at the upcoming The Simpsons tie-in later today. At 3PM ET / 11AM PT / 7PM BST, we'll get our first look at gameplay. You can even see a new key art image in the tweet embedded above, showing off some new skins.
Jonesy and Hope battle Kang and Kodos
We haven't seen a whole lot of official key art from Epic Games regarding the upcoming The Simpsons tie-in. The image above shows Jonesy and Hope in the style of The Simpsons, facing off with Kang and Kodos. Hopefully we get a look of in-game characters later today.
Sidekicks arrive next season
On October 30, Epic Games revealed Fortnite Sidekicks. These are essentially pets that players can purchase, with these new companions following around in certain game modes. There's set to be one in the new Battle Pass, and several have been shown off in the reveal trailer.
A new Tweet advises players to drop in early
Attention puny earthlings! Our Alien Overlords have a message for us and you are commanded to drop in before 11AM ET on November 1. You dare not miss it.October 30, 2025
The Fortnite X account has posted an update regarding the upcoming live event. It's advised that players drop in early, to avoid missing the festivities. Personally, I'll be jumping into the game half an hour prior to the start time.
Check out the Fortnite The Simpsons live event countdown
If you head to Creepy Camps in Fortnite Battle Royale, you'll spot Bart's Treehouse, in a distinctly different cel-shaded kind of style. Next to this is a big red countdown clock, ticking down to the event. You can monitor this while in-game, or stay up to date with this live blog. I'll be giving regular updates as to how long is left to go before the live event begins.
