Disney and Epic Games Bring 'The Simpsons' to Fortnite's Developer Program
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Summary
Disney and Epic Games have announced that "The Simpsons" is joining Fortnite's IP Partner Program, allowing third-party developers to create fully authentic games using the franchise's characters and settings for the first time. The announcement was made at Epic's Unreal Fest Chicago 2026 developers conference, expanding the crossover between the iconic animated series and the popular gaming platform.
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· 3 pulledD'oh! Homer, Marge, Bart and the rest of "The Simpsons" cast of characters are set to run riot in a slew of new battles across Epic Games' Fortnite under a new pact.
Disney and Epic Games announced that "The Simpsons" is joining Fortnite's IP Partner Program, giving third-party developers the tools to create "fully authentic" games using the animated franchise's characters and settings for the first time.
The companies announced the new partnership for "The Simpsons" Wednesday at Epic's Unreal Fest Chicago 2026 developers conference.
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