The Simpsons Makes Its Debut in Rocket League: But It's Not the Vehicle You're Dreaming Of
We already knew that the iconic animated series was collaborating with Fortnite, but that's not the only destination where fans can experience the universe of Springfield. The beloved show is coming over to the popular soccer-driving hybrid, bringing along an vehicle customization option that will also be usable in Fortnite. However, if gamers will actually want to use it is another question, as there's only one Springfield vehicle everyone is itching to get behind the wheel of, and this isn't it.
The Dream Vehicle
Although most gamers would undoubtedly love to face off behind the wheel of Homer's custom creation—the notoriously impractical car the patriarch built personally in the 1991 episode "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?"—that's not what's being offered. We aren't even receiving the massive SUV, the enormous vehicle featured in season 10. Rather, fans will obtain the family's everyday beat-up four-door, which they've been driving since the show's early days. Even though this specific vehicle has seen better days, it stands as an recognizable symbol of the show. For those who pay attention to Rocket League vehicle dimensions, the trusty sedan uses the identical collision model as the Dominus body type.
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More Than Just a Car
But that's not the sole cosmetic from the series arriving in the game. This limited-time event will additionally feature a set of objectives to unlock additional goodies, all of which are Simpsons-themed. As detailed in a press release, the missions will task 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 navigation is set to The Simpsons’ house, and travel a specific distance worthy of picking up the perfect donuts!"
While the complete list of earnable items isn't yet disclosed, here is what has been confirmed up to this point:
- Blinky antenna topper
- Homer's Hedges player banner
- Garbage-themed wheels
- 20,000 XP per challenge
Based on promotional images is a reliable guide, it appears players will also receive rims with a television showing The Simpsons' title sequence, alien antenna toppers, a sprinkled donut boost trail, and boost effects themed to smoldering rubber and Krusty Burger.
Launch Dates and Crossover Details
The Rocket League collaboration coincides with the extensive The Simpsons invasion of Fortnite's island, which brings a completely new playable area of the fictional town, as well as a month-long Battle Pass. This special Rocket League and Simpsons celebration begins on Saturday, Nov. 1 and concludes on Nov. 17.
