The Simpsons have recently made an appearance in Fortnite, and fans are speculating that a significant change may be on the horizon for the popular video game.
Fortnite has evolved significantly over the years, establishing itself as a leading game across various platforms. Though some players may have taken a break from the battle-royale phenomenon, millions of dedicated fans continue to engage with it globally.
Excitement surged among these fans when characters from The Simpsons were introduced at the beginning of November. This addition has led to much discussion, particularly regarding a new Homer skin that has caught attention due to its portrayal of him in his underwear.
While not entirely nude, Homer is depicted with his upper body exposed, complete with visible chest features, such as his nipples.
This oversized version of Homer, available as a skin in the game, features his nipples as simple dots, staying true to the cartoon’s style.
To those unfamiliar with Fortnite’s history of crossovers, this development is intriguing, given the longstanding discussions about the absence of visible nipples on characters in the game.
Although there have been ‘topless’ characters, they have historically lacked this particular anatomical detail. Interestingly, real-life figures like Travis Scott, who appeared in the game, were depicted with tattoos but without nipples.
As expected, social media was abuzz with reactions.
One user humorously shared: “Finally Nipples on Fortnite.”
Another commented: “He has nipples and is shirtless but Kimiko Fivetails, Meowskulls, Raven team leader, and Lynx can’t?”
A third questioned: “Is that the first skin to have nipples?”
Another fan pondered: “1st skin with nipples. Why is Homer the 1st skin?”
Epic Games has not provided an official explanation for the absence of nipples, but some fans are speculating that this might signal a change for future character designs. This remains unconfirmed as Epic Games has been contacted for comment.
If you were hoping for complete nudity in a T-rated game, you might be disappointed. However, if you’re interested in seeing Homer in his iconic yellow form, it could be a good reason to revisit the battle royale and witness Fortnite’s inaugural in-game nipples. What an interesting development.