Epic Games has recently found itself in hot water over a depiction of beloved characters from The Simpsons in its latest Fortnite season. Fans were quick to spot an inadvertent mistake in an image showing Apu Nahasapeemapetilon with an incorrect skin tone.
Image Controversy at Moe’s Tavern
Earlier this week, observant players noticed a peculiar detail in Moe’s Tavern. A classic image featuring Apu, Barney, Homer, and Principal Skinner as The Be Sharps showed Apu with a yellow skin tone, matching his fellow singers. This error stood out since Apu is depicted correctly in other images within the same scene.
As bad as this looks, I’m pretty sure this was an oversight. He’s on a different picture presented correctly https://t.co/Rqyy5o79p3 pic.twitter.com/Q6mS2aV4XJ
— dille (@nescartridges) November 4, 2025
Epic Games Responds
Faced with rumors suggesting an intentional alteration, Epic Games issued a clarification via social media. The company assured fans that the image was a mistake, stating, “This wasn’t intentional, it’s being adjusted in our next release,” as seen on their Fortnite Status update. This statement seems to have alleviated some concerns among the fanbase, as Epic Games promises a fix in the next update.
What’s Next for Fortnite?
Despite the controversy, Fortnite’s The Simpsons season launched successfully, with an increase in player numbers and appreciation for the detailed recreation of Springfield. However, some criticism arose regarding new pet-like Sidekick cosmetics, which require multiple purchases for complete customization. Looking ahead, Fortnite is gearing up for a significant event on November 29, wrapping up The Simpsons mini-season and ushering in Chapter Seven. Fans are buzzing about potential new content, including a rumored Quentin Tarantino crossover.