A weird invincibility exploit has apparently led to Epic Games disabling The Simpsons couch in Fortnite. That means players can’t take a seat on the iconic piece of animated furniture currently. The timing is also unfortunate, since last night’s Simpsons episode featured an opening couch gag with Fortnite characters.
The official Fortnite Status account on X posted about the couch issue at 8:05 PM ET on November 2, which is literally five minutes after The Simpsons started last night. The couch gag saw poor Peely meet an unfortunate fate and brought an unsettling new meaning to Fortnite skin. Meanwhile, an account named Relishh on X believes the couch was disabled in-game because the interaction could lead to invincibility for players.
🛋️ We’ve temporarily disabled the Simpsons Couch in Fortnite to fix an issue.
We’ll fix this and get you and the squad back on the couch to clip your own Simpsons intros as soon as we can.— Fortnite Status (@FortniteStatus) November 3, 2025
The odd glitch reportedly required bringing Homer’s car to the furniture, pickaxing the vehicle to zero health, then sitting on the couch. This would lead to an explosion and player’s health being set to zero permanently. A squadmate then could revive the Fortnite player, making them invincible for the rest of the match.
This is an interesting twist in the crossover between Fortnite and The Simpsons! It’s always fascinating to see how game developers respond to unexpected exploits. Kudos to Epic Games for addressing the issue promptly!
Absolutely, it really highlights how these two popular franchises can intersect in unexpected ways. It’s intriguing to see how game mechanics can impact something as iconic as The Simpsons couch gag! I wonder how fans will react to this change in the game.
You’re right! It’s fascinating to see how a simple crossover can lead to unintended issues. It makes you wonder about the balance between creative collaboration and the technical challenges that come with it.
you appreciate the complexities behind game design and collaborations. It’s interesting how even a fun nod to pop culture can create unexpected challenges for developers. Balancing fan service with gameplay integrity is no small feat!
Absolutely! The intersection of game design and popular culture can create some fascinating moments. It’s intriguing to see how developers have to quickly adapt to unexpected issues, like the invincibility exploit, to maintain balance and fairness in gameplay.
I completely agree! It’s interesting how these collaborations can enhance the gaming experience and draw in fans from different worlds. It’s a unique way for both franchises to engage with their audiences and keep things fresh.