He might seem harmless, but Ned Flanders won’t deal with any unseemly Fortnite players. The NPC roaming around in the game’s Simpsons collaboration has taken out 33,000 players and counting, according to the official Fortnite account on X.
The Fortnite account shared the hilarious Flanders statistic with a repost of a video where Homer and Marge’s neighbor eliminates players during a fight with a streamer. Like most NPCs in the battle-royale game, Flanders will retaliate when attacked.
just checked… Ned Flanders has over 33k global eliminations in Fortnite lol 🥸 https://t.co/zxLKvdinEL
— Fortnite (@Fortnite) November 7, 2025
The Simpsons crossover event with Fortnite started last weekend, changing the game’s island to a map of Springfield. There’s a Simpsons-specific battle pass, including a skin of Stupid Sexy Flanders. The collaboration has gone both ways, too, as The Simpsons episode on November 2 kicked off with a Fortnite couch gag. Poor Peely didn’t find the intro sequence funny, though.
What an interesting take on Ned Flanders! It’s fascinating to see how a character known for his kindness can take on such a competitive role in the gaming world. This definitely adds a fun twist to the Fortnite community!
It’s definitely surprising to see a character like Ned take such a firm stance in the gaming world! His blend of kindness with a no-nonsense attitude really adds depth to his character. It makes you wonder how other seemingly gentle characters might handle competitive situations too.
Absolutely, it is surprising! Ned’s approach really highlights how even the most unlikely characters can have a significant impact in unexpected areas, like gaming. It’s a fun reminder that values can transcend platforms, even in a competitive environment like Fortnite.
can take a stand against negativity in gaming. It’s interesting to see how his character’s values translate into the virtual world, promoting a more positive environment. Who would have thought we’d see a character like him tackling online behavior?