Fortnite v38.10 arrived on November 11, 2025, during the Simpsons mini-season. The reported headline changes were the randomly occurring Donut Storm in Battle Royale and a new Scratchy boss encounter that can award the Mythic Cartoon Chainsaw. The same contemporaneous coverage listed six weapons and one item, four Green Reactor Waste Bonus Rewards styles, and additional Simpsons and Mortal Kombat content. Because Epic did not publish the itemized v38.10 list in the sources reviewed here, the detailed loot and encounter information below is attributed to Beebom’s report, while Springfield Island’s broader season context comes from Epic’s official announcement.
What changed in Fortnite v38.10 on November 11, 2025?
Version 38.10 was the Simpsons-season update covered by Beebom on November 11, 2025. Its most immediately important gameplay additions were a Donut Storm that could begin randomly in Battle Royale matches and a Scratchy television encounter leading to the Mythic Cartoon Chainsaw. The report also identified a group of new weapons and Mutated Tomatoes, but it did not provide a complete acquisition method for every item.
That distinction matters. The itemized notes used for this article are secondary reporting rather than an official Epic changelog, so they describe what was reported as live or added at the time. Springfield Island, its 80-player format and the season’s Simpsons setting are confirmed by Epic’s November 1 announcement; individual v38.10 loot details should be read with the source and date attached.
Which new weapons and items were reported in the November 11 update?
Beebom reported six weapons and one item entering the loot pool. The report named the items but, at publication, only explained how to obtain the Cartoon Chainsaw. It did not state damage values, rarity distributions, ammunition requirements or drop locations for the other additions.
| Reported addition | Category | What was established |
|---|---|---|
| Five Gun | Weapon | Listed as a new v38.10 weapon; acquisition method and statistics were not stated. |
| Cartoon Chainsaw | Mythic weapon | Reportedly awarded for defeating Scratchy after finding his television. |
| Embiggened Assault Rifle | Weapon | Listed in the reported loot additions; further mechanics were not stated. |
| Dragon’s Belch Shotgun | Weapon | Listed in the reported loot additions; further mechanics were not stated. |
| Red-Eye Caramba AR | Weapon | Listed in the reported loot additions; further mechanics were not stated. |
| Tamzarian Twin Mag SMG | Weapon | Listed in the reported loot additions; further mechanics were not stated. |
| Mutated Tomatoes | Item | Reported as the single non-weapon item added with the group; use and pickup rules were not stated. |
“Six weapons and one item” is the count given in the report, not a claim that every item remained available in every later playlist. Fortnite loot pools can be time-sensitive, so historical v38.10 availability should not be treated as a guarantee of what a current match contains.
How do you get the Mythic Cartoon Chainsaw?
The reported route is a short boss encounter rather than a normal chest drop. A Scratchy television spawns randomly, becomes visible on the map when you are nearby, and starts the fight when you interact with it.
- Search for a Scratchy television. The report describes the television as randomly spawning and appearing on the map when close enough. It does not provide a fixed named location or a guaranteed spawn point.
- Interact with the television. Activating it causes Scratchy to emerge carrying a chainsaw.
- Survive the chase. Scratchy pursues the player after the interaction, turning the television into an active combat encounter.
- Defeat Scratchy. The reported reward for winning the encounter is the Mythic Cartoon Chainsaw.
The coverage did not specify Scratchy’s health, attack pattern, damage, timing, squad rules or whether another player can claim the reward after helping with the fight. Those details should not be inferred from the item’s Mythic rarity. If the television does not appear in one match, the report gives no evidence that the absence is a bug; it only establishes that the spawn is random.
How do Donut Storms work?
According to the v38.10 report, Donut Storms can begin randomly during Battle Royale matches and drop donuts over multiple areas. A falling donut that hits a player can deal substantial damage or eliminate that player outright, making the storm a hazard rather than a harmless visual effect.
Epic’s official Simpsons-season announcement had already described giant donuts falling from the sky on Springfield Island. That announcement confirms the season’s premise, but it does not independently document the v38.10 damage behavior, random timing or area coverage. Those mechanics therefore remain attributed to the November 11 report.
What should you do when a Donut Storm starts?
- Move out of exposed open ground instead of watching the sky in place.
- Use buildings, terrain and existing cover to reduce the chance of a direct impact.
- Keep enough mobility to leave an area if donuts begin landing around your position.
- Do not assume a near miss is safe: the report specifically warns that a direct hit can be lethal.
These are survival decisions based on the reported impact threat, not a claim about a particular safe radius or warning indicator; v38.10 coverage did not publish those measurements.
What are the Green Reactor Waste Bonus Rewards?
The report says four Bonus Rewards styles using Green Reactor Waste were available on Page 2 after players passed level 50. The named characters were Marge, Fishstick, Ned Flanders and Homer.
| Character | Bonus Reward detail | Reported requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Marge | Green Reactor Waste style | Page 2; available after passing level 50. |
| Fishstick | Green Reactor Waste style | Page 2; available after passing level 50. |
| Ned Flanders | Green Reactor Waste style | Page 2; available after passing level 50. |
| Homer | Green Reactor Waste style | Page 2; available after passing level 50. |
“After level 50” is the progression condition reported for access; the article did not state the number of Battle Pass stars, quests or currency needed to claim each individual style. It also did not establish whether the styles would remain obtainable after the mini-season ended.
What other content was mentioned in the v38.10 coverage?
Shop and Sidekick releases
The report said Lisa and Moe were Item Shop releases and listed three Sidekicks as upcoming releases. “Upcoming” is not the same as unlocked or currently purchasable: the report separated those planned arrivals from the four Bonus Rewards styles it described as available after level 50.
Mortal Kombat Blitz loot
The same coverage described a Mortal Kombat Blitz takeover and listed Dual Pistol, Hammer Pump Shotgun, Scorpion’s Kombat Kit, Silenced Pistol, Sub-Zero’s Kombat Kit and Wrecker Revolver in that loot pool. This is a secondary, time-specific list, not an official exhaustive inventory. Treat the historical availability as subject to playlist rotation and later changes.
What did Epic officially establish about the Simpsons season?
Epic’s November 1, 2025 season announcement described Springfield Island as an 80-player Battle Royale experience. The 80-player figure applies to that Springfield Island format, not to Fortnite’s total player population or every playlist. Epic characterized it as a fast-paced, back-to-basics Battle Royale experience and tied the island to giant falling donuts and angry clones in the streets.
The announcement also identified the Springfield Battle Pass lineup as Homer, Marge, Flanders, Blinky Fishstick and Springfielder Peely. Epic called Peels Fortnite’s first Sidekick at that time. Those are season-level details and should not be confused with the specific v38.10 loot additions reported on November 11.
Which Simpsons shorts were scheduled?
Epic said new Simpsons shorts would appear in Fortnite’s Quests tab and on Disney+, with the following historical schedule:
- Apocalypse D’Oh: November 1, 2025.
- Sugar High: November 10, 2025.
- Multiplidiocy: November 17, 2025.
- The Incredible Bulk: November 24, 2025.
These dates describe the announced fall 2025 schedule; they do not establish current viewing availability.
Which v38.10 details were confirmed, reported or speculative?
| Detail | Status | Evidence and qualification |
|---|---|---|
| v38.10 released November 11, 2025 | Reported update timing | Identified by Beebom’s contemporaneous coverage. |
| Scratchy television and Cartoon Chainsaw reward | Reported gameplay mechanic | Beebom described the random television, boss chase and Mythic reward. |
| Random Donut Storms and lethal impacts | Reported gameplay mechanic | Beebom reported the behavior; Epic’s announcement supplies the broader falling-donut context. |
| Four Green Reactor Waste styles | Reported reward availability | Beebom placed Marge, Fishstick, Ned Flanders and Homer on Page 2 after level 50. |
| Event countdown near Jebediah’s statue | Datamined and disabled at report time | The report said event files existed and leakers expected a timer at Springfield Town Square, but the timer was not active. |
| Projected event activation timing | Speculation | Leaker expectations were not official confirmation. |
| Lisa, Moe and three Sidekicks | Reported Shop or upcoming content | The report distinguished upcoming releases from already available rewards. |
Was the event countdown active?
No. The November 11 coverage explicitly said the countdown was disabled at that time. It reported that event files had been added and that dataminers expected a countdown near Jebediah’s statue in Springfield Town Square, but the proposed activation timing was speculation rather than an Epic-confirmed schedule.
For that reason, a screenshot or video showing a later timer should be dated and treated as a later game-state observation. The v38.10 report alone cannot prove that a countdown was visible in every region, playlist or account.
How should you approach a first match after the update?
- Check the match context. Springfield Island’s announced format was an 80-player Battle Royale, while the reported Donut Storm mechanic was described specifically for Battle Royale matches.
- Watch for the Scratchy television. Because the spawn was described as random, search opportunistically rather than relying on a fixed route.
- Prepare before interacting. The interaction starts a chase and fight, so enter with health, ammunition and an exit route instead of activating the television while already under pressure.
- React to sky hazards. When donuts begin falling, prioritize cover and movement; a direct impact can be devastating according to the report.
- Review Bonus Rewards. Once progression passes level 50, open Page 2 and check the four named Green Reactor Waste styles rather than assuming they are automatic unlocks.
- Verify time-sensitive loot. Shop entries, Blitz inventories and Sidekick releases can rotate, so compare the in-game screen with the historical November 11 list.
What does the record not tell us about the new weapons?
The available coverage does not establish how to obtain Five Gun, Embiggened Assault Rifle, Dragon’s Belch Shotgun, Red-Eye Caramba AR, Tamzarian Twin Mag SMG or Mutated Tomatoes. It also does not provide their damage, rarity, magazine size, reload behavior, spawn percentages or compatibility with every mode. Filling those gaps with assumptions would turn a reported patch summary into unsupported mechanics.
The same limitation applies to the Cartoon Chainsaw beyond its reported boss route: no statistics or balance values were published in the material used here. Players looking for exact numbers should rely on an official in-game description or a dated source that documents those values, rather than treating the names alone as specifications.
What happened after the Simpsons season?
In a June 18, 2026 announcement, Epic said The Simpsons had joined Fortnite’s IP Partner Program. Epic also reported that more than 80 million players spent over 750 million hours playing during the Fortnite | Simpsons season in fall 2025. Those figures describe the season’s aggregate audience and playtime; they are not v38.10 match statistics, and they do not confirm that any particular 2025 item or event remains active.
The same announcement said an official creator toolkit was planned for later in 2026. A prospective toolkit statement is not proof of current availability, access requirements or partner terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does finding a Scratchy television guarantee the Cartoon Chainsaw for every squad member?
The reported encounter confirms a reward for defeating Scratchy, but it does not explain squad-wide distribution, tagging rules or whether multiple players can receive the Mythic. The safest reading is that the source establishes the encounter and reward, not the complete ownership rules.
Why might the new weapons be missing from a later Fortnite match?
The November 11 list describes a time-specific loot pool during v38.10. Fortnite can rotate weapons by playlist and season, so a later match may use a different inventory even if the item names remain associated with the Simpsons update.
Are the Green Reactor Waste styles permanent unlocks?
The report states the Page 2 and post-level-50 access condition but does not state an end date or permanence policy. Their long-term availability therefore cannot be concluded from the patch coverage alone.
Is the 80-player figure Fortnite’s total Simpsons-season audience?
No. It refers to the announced Springfield Island Battle Royale format, meaning the number of players Epic specified for that island experience. Epic’s separate 2026 announcement used a much larger aggregate figure for people and hours across the season.