The Chapter 6 Season 4 finale is slated to play out on Friday, October 31, 2025, as a Halloween live event that transitions straight into a Simpsons-themed mini-season. Expect the event to begin at the usual Fortnite finale window: 2:00 PM ET, 11:00 AM PT, and 7:00 PM BST. The new mini-season is set to follow immediately on Saturday, November 1.

Live event date and start time (Simpsons kickoff)

Plan for a Halloween-day finale on Friday, October 31, 2025, with the event firing during Fortnite’s typical global slot. A brief downtime and small update are likely between the event and the mini-season launch.

Region Local time for the live event (Oct 31)
US Eastern (ET) 2:00 PM
US Pacific (PT) 11:00 AM
UK (BST) 7:00 PM
Central Europe (CEST) 8:00 PM
Australia East (AEDT) 5:00 AM (Nov 1)
Note: Exact playlist timing can shift close to go-live. Log in early to avoid queueing during peak load.

Key dates at a glance

Milestone Date/Window Details
In‑game story teaser Oct 28–30, 2025 (window) Pre-event narrative beats inside Battle Royale, culminating with a cameo setup for the finale.
Chapter 6 Season 4 live event Oct 31, 2025 Halloween finale that bridges directly into the Simpsons rollout.
Simpsons mini‑season start Nov 1, 2025 Springfield arrives as a limited-time season.
Mini‑season end Late Nov 2025 Runs through the end of November; expect Chapter 7 to follow immediately after.
Tip: If you’re cutting it close on storage, budget roughly 1 GB for the finale update and mini-season files.

What to expect during and after the event

  • Kang & Kodos cameo: The alien duo is set to appear at the end of the finale to introduce Springfield, then make rare surprise appearances during matches afterward.
  • Springfield takeover: The island is expected to shift into a cel‑shaded Springfield for the duration of the mini-season, with recognizable POIs like the Nuclear Power Plant and other landmarks.
  • Skins and cosmetics: Expect the core Simpsons family as playable outfits, plus themed add‑ons including a Kang & Kodos glider, the Simpsons family car as a vehicle cosmetic, LEGO tie‑ins, and “companion” cosmetics.
  • Bosses and NPCs: Key characters will show up on the map, with limited-time boss encounters rumored during the mini-season.

There’s already an in‑game breadcrumb trail: a new tree sprig at Creepy Camps hinting at Bart’s treehouse, and a TV set expected to broadcast teases from within the world.

How to watch without issues

  • Arrive early: Event queues spike in the final minutes. Launch the game 30–45 minutes ahead of the listed time.
  • Expect a quick update: A small download typically unlocks the event playlist and post‑event files.
  • Limited replays: Finales are often replayable once or twice shortly after the first run, but treat the initial showing as the one to catch.

Springfield season scope and timing

The Simpsons mini-season is short by design—roughly a month—and serves as the bridge to the next chapter. The island presentation is expected to be fully cel‑shaded to match the show, not just a single POI. Skins for Ned Flanders, Moe, and Krusty are in the mix alongside the Simpson family, and Fortnite’s own cast will pick up Springfield‑style treatments.

The simplest way to be ready: plan for the Halloween live event on October 31 at 2 PM ET, then hop back in on November 1 for Springfield’s full takeover. If you miss the first showing, watch for a quick replay window before the servers transition to the mini-season.