The Simpsons Makes Its Debut in Rocket League: But It's Not the Vehicle You're Hoping For

We already knew that The Simpsons was teaming up with Fortnite, but that's not the only place where enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the universe of Springfield. The long-running series is coming over to the popular soccer-driving hybrid, bringing along an vehicle customization option that will also be usable in the Fortnite universe. However, whether players will truly desire to use it is another question, as fans have their hearts set on just one Simpsons vehicle everyone is eager to drive, and this new offering isn't that one.

What Fans Really Want

While many gamers would absolutely enjoy to compete while driving The Homer—the famously flawed automobile the patriarch built himself in the 1991 installment "the one where he meets Herb"—that's not what's being offered. Not even getting the Canyonero, the enormous truck featured in the tenth season. Rather, players will obtain the Simpsons' everyday beat-up sedan, which they've been driving since the show's early days. Even though this specific vehicle has accumulated plenty of miles, it stands as an iconic symbol of the series. For those who analyze Rocket League car hitboxes, the Simpson family car shares the identical collision model as the Dominus body type.

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More Than Just a Car

But that's not the only customization item from the show arriving in the game. The event will also include a series of challenges to unlock additional rewards, all of which are Simpsons-themed. According to a press release, the missions will task players to "achieve a certain number of centers and clears as there are The Simpsons seasons, collect boost pickups as if your navigation is set to The Simpsons’ house, and drive a distance worthy of acquiring the perfect donuts!"

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

• Blinky antenna topper
• Homer's hedge-themed banner
• Garbage-themed wheels
• 20,000 XP per challenge

If the key art is any indication, it seems fans will also receive rims with a television showing the show's opening credits, Kang and Kodos topper, a frosted doughnut trail, and boost effects themed to burning tires and Krusty's famous restaurant.

Event Timing and Fortnite Connection

The Rocket League collaboration lines up with the extensive Simpsons invasion of Fortnite, which includes a brand-new map of the fictional town, in addition to a 30-day seasonal progression system. The Rocket League x The Simpsons celebration begins on Saturday, Nov. 1 and ends on November 17th.