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It was previously announced that the iconic animated series was teaming up with Epic Games' battle royale, but that's not the only place where fans can experience the world 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. That said, whether players will actually want to use it is a different matter, as fans have their hearts set on just one Springfield vehicle the community is eager to drive, and this isn't it.

What Fans Really Want

Although most players would undoubtedly love to compete behind the wheel of Homer's custom creation—the famously flawed automobile Homer designed personally in the classic installment "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?"—that's not what's being offered. Not even receiving the Canyonero, the enormous truck featured in season 10. Instead, players are getting the family's everyday beat-up sedan, which has been in the family since 1989. Though this specific vehicle has accumulated plenty of miles, it remains an recognizable symbol of the show. And for players who pay attention to the game's car hitboxes, the Simpson family car uses the same hitbox as the Dominus.

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Additional Themed Cosmetics

And it's not the sole cosmetic from the show coming to Rocket League. The event will additionally feature a set of challenges to earn additional goodies, all of which are Simpsons-themed. As detailed in a press release, the challenges will task players to "get as many centers and clears as there are the show's years on air, collect boost pickups as if your navigation is set to The Simpsons’ residence, and travel a specific distance sufficient for picking up the ideal pastries!"

While the full lineup of earnable items hasn't been revealed, here is what's been announced so far:

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

Based on promotional images is any indication, it seems players will also get wheels featuring a TV displaying The Simpsons' title sequence, alien antenna toppers, a sprinkled donut boost trail, and rocket boosts themed to burning tires and Krusty's famous restaurant.

Event Timing and Fortnite Connection

The Rocket League collaboration lines up with the major The Simpsons takeover of Fortnite's island, which brings a brand-new playable area of Springfield, in addition to a month-long Battle Pass. This special Rocket League and Simpsons event begins on Saturday, Nov. 1 and ends on November 17th.