Fortnite launches Springfield map with John Wick crossover

The animated town of Springfield has returned to Fortnite, bringing a chaotic crossover with the action film franchise John Wick. The limited-time event, part of the game's Reload season, launched on July 30, 2026, and will feature the Springfield map exclusively until August 3.

This marks the second major collaboration between Fortnite and The Simpsons, following a popular six-week event in November 2025 that drew tens of millions of players. The new update, dubbed The Simpsons Reload, introduces a version of Springfield adapted for 50-player matches with respawns enabled, promising faster-paced gameplay. A key addition is a new point of interest inspired by John Wick's world: The Confidential hotel. Inside this location, players receive passive healing and can use proximity chat to communicate with opponents, though violence is prohibited. Shooting another player inside The Confidential results in the attacker becoming "excommunicado," granting them unlimited stamina and ammo but making them a target for all other players seeking rare loot.

The crossover extends to character skins and rewards. Players can earn a "Simpsonsified" version of John Wick by completing Reload quests...