Good question. Here’s a summary of the latest Fortnite update (as of November 2025):
🛠️ What’s New in Fortnite (Latest Update)
- Update v38.11 (Nov 19, 2025) Fortnite Wiki+1
- Homer Clones now spawn around Springfield. Beebom
- A new Makeup Shotgun is added—close-range, two heavy bursts. Beebom
- Zero Hour Countdown appears: a timer on the map signaling the Chapter 6 (or current season) finale. Beebom
- Winter Rush Quests return: these are party‑based quests, and completing milestones earns a seasonal cosmetic. Beebom
- New F1 car-themed cosmetics added to the Item Shop. Beebom
- Map tweaks: purple takes over Springfield’s waters for a more “Simpsons” feel. Beebom
- Update v38.10 (Nov 11, 2025) Beebom
- Sidekicks System Introduced with v38.00 (Nov 1, 2025) Fortnite Wiki+1
- Pet/AI companions that follow players in gameplay. TechRadar
- Customizable traits, names, and accessories. Fortnite Wiki
- First Sidekick: Peels the Banana, unlockable via Battle Pass. TechRadar
- Chapter 6 – Simpsons Crossover
- A Simpsons-themed map (Springfield) is part of the update. UpdateCrazy+1
- New Simpsons Battle Pass with Homer, Marge, and more. UpdateCrazy
- Weekly in-game Simpsons animated shorts. UpdateCrazy
- Other Fixes & Improvements
- Fixed animation bug where characters wouldn’t interact correctly with Sidekicks. UpdateCrazy
- Fixed naming/discovery issues in LEGO Fortnite. UpdateCrazy
- Save The World mode: fixed keybinding and collision issues.

