Fortnite is adding three of the most recognizable mothers in adult animation to its ever-growing roster of crossover characters. Lois Griffin from Family Guy, Linda Belcher from Bob's Burgers, and Peggy Hill from King of the Hill will arrive in the game on May 8, according to a new trailer released by Epic Games.

The trailer, titled "Lois Griffin, Linda Belcher, and Peggy Hill animated moms trailer," shows the three characters dropping into the battle royale island, each carrying her own distinct style. Lois brings her signature blue polo and blonde bob, Linda wears her pink waitress uniform and round glasses, and Peggy sports her brown pantsuit and red hair. Players will be able to select any of these skins and fight for a Victory Royale alongside dozens of other licensed characters.

This is not the first time Epic has drawn from the world of adult animation. Fortnite has previously featured characters like Peter Griffin, Morty Smith, and Rick Sanchez. But the decision to bring in three mothers at once feels like a deliberate nod to fans who have long requested figures from these specific shows. Each character occupies a different corner of the animated sitcom landscape: Lois is the long-suffering wife and mother in a crude but loving family, Linda is the quirky, supportive matriarch of the Belcher clan, and Peggy is the overconfident substitute teacher and real estate agent who often steals the show on King of the Hill.

The release date of May 8 places the arrival just ahead of Mother's Day weekend in the United States, though Epic has not explicitly tied the timing to the holiday. The trailer offers a quick montage of the three characters running, building, and shooting, but it does not reveal any special back bling, harvesting tools, or emotes tied specifically to the skins. Those details will likely emerge when the skins go live in the item shop.

Fortnite's crossover strategy has turned the game into a digital hub for pop culture, with skins ranging from Marvel superheroes to anime protagonists to real-world athletes and musicians. Adding animated moms from shows that have aired for decades expands that appeal to audiences who grew up watching these families on television. Family Guy has been on the air since 1999, King of the Hill ran from 1997 to 2010, and Bob's Burgers premiered in 2011. Their fan bases overlap with Fortnite's player base, which skews young but includes older millennials who remember these shows from their original runs.

From a gameplay perspective, the new skins are purely cosmetic. They do not alter hitboxes, animations, or abilities in any way. Players who purchase the skins will see the character models in third-person view, but opponents will see only the standard character outlines. As with all Fortnite crossovers, the appeal lies in the novelty and the social signaling of sporting a recognizable face during a match.

What remains unclear is whether these skins will be sold individually or as a bundle. Fortnite typically offers new cosmetic sets at a discounted bundle price for a limited time. The trailer does not specify pricing, but similar licensed outfits usually cost 1,500 to 2,000 V-Bucks each, with a bundle around 3,200 V-Bucks. The item shop rotation can vary, so players interested in collecting all three should be prepared to buy them when they first appear.

The broader trend is worth noting: Fortnite continues to blur the line between game and cultural platform. A player can spend a match fighting as a character from a 20-year-old Fox sitcom while next to them a teammate runs around as a Disney princess or a professional soccer player. The game's ability to secure licenses from companies like Disney, Warner Bros., and NBCUniversal has made it a unique space where advertising, nostalgia, and gameplay intersect. Adding three moms from long-running animated series further cements that reputation.

For fans of these shows, the news is a lighthearted celebration of characters who are often the emotional anchors of their respective series. Lois, Linda, and Peggy are known for very different parenting styles and personalities, but they share a common trait: they are the adults who keep their chaotic families from falling apart. Putting them into a chaotic battle royale fits the absurd tone that Fortnite has cultivated over the years.

Mark your calendars for May 8. The skins will go live in the Fortnite item shop, and the trailer is already available on the official Fortnite YouTube channel. If you want to achieve a Victory Royale as a suburban mom with a hidden talent for melee combat, this crossover has your name on it.