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It was previously announced that The Simpsons was collaborating with Epic Games' battle royale, but this isn't the sole place where enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the universe of Springfield. The long-running series is coming over to Rocket League, introducing an vehicle customization option that will also be usable in the Fortnite universe. However, if gamers will actually want to use it is another question, as fans have their hearts set on just one Simpsons vehicle everyone is itching to get behind the wheel of, and this new offering isn't that one.

What Fans Really Want

Although most players would absolutely enjoy to face off while driving The Homer—the notoriously impractical automobile Homer built personally in the classic episode "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?"—regrettably, that isn't what players are receiving. We aren't even receiving the Canyonero, the enormous truck showcased in the tenth season. Rather, fans are getting the Simpsons' everyday well-worn sedan, which they've been driving since 1989. Though this specific vehicle has accumulated plenty of miles, it remains an iconic symbol of the show. And for players who pay attention to Rocket League vehicle dimensions, the Simpson family car uses the identical collision model as the Dominus.

Image: Epic Games

More Than Just a Car

And it's not the only customization item from the series arriving in the game. This limited-time event will additionally feature a series of objectives to earn additional rewards, all of which are Simpsons-themed. According to a press release, the challenges will require participants to "get as many centers and clears as there are the show's seasons, collect boost pickups as if your navigation is set to The Simpsons’ residence, and drive a distance worthy of acquiring the ideal pastries!"

Although the complete list of challenge rewards hasn't been disclosed, here is what has been confirmed so far:

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

If the key art is a reliable guide, it appears players will also get rims with a television showing The Simpsons' opening credits, alien antenna toppers, a sprinkled donut boost trail, and rocket boosts inspired by smoldering rubber and Krusty's famous restaurant.

Event Timing and Fortnite Connection

The Rocket League collaboration lines up with the major Simpsons takeover of Fortnite's island, which brings a completely new playable area of the fictional town, in addition to a 30-day Battle Pass. The Rocket League x The Simpsons event launches on Saturday, Nov. 1 and ends on Nov. 17.