Epic Fortnite Makeover with LEGO! Crafting Madness Unleashed in New Survival Mode!
Crafting has always stood as a Fortnite fundamental aspect of the online shooter, boasting a player base exceeding 400 million. Recently, the game introduced an entirely new survival mode where players engage in crafting using Lego bricks. This innovative approach appears to draw inspiration from Minecraft, the best-selling block-building and crafting game with a Lego-style aesthetic.
Fortnite, with its multiple game modes, notably the online battle royale, commands immense popularity, pitting up to 100 players against each other to secure the last standing position. In contrast, Minecraft revolves around survival, emphasizing structure building and crafting tools and weapons.
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Fortnite initially featured a crafting survival mode called Fortnite Save the World, predating the battle royale mode’s existence. However, the overwhelming success of Fortnite: Battle Royale overshadowed other game modes, defining Fortnite as an online shooter with crafting elements.
The latest collaboration with Lego represents a return to Fortnite’s roots, yet it goes beyond a mere cosmetic upgrade. The game’s world has undergone a significant transformation, featuring structures and characters exclusively based on Lego products. Gameplay footage reveals moments reminiscent of Minecraft, including fence-building around sheep, cultivation of vegetables, campfire dining, and tree chopping for materials.
Fans of Fort are no strangers to high-profile collaborations, with previous in-game concerts featuring real celebrities like Marshmello and Ariana Grande. Despite already boasting 70 million monthly players, Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite aims for expansion, targeting a broad audience from children to adults.
Fortnite Epic Games’ president, Adam Sussman, emphasizes the expansion’s goal and assures that the game remains suitable for younger audiences through parental controls and online safety features. The Fort Lego mode carries an E10+ rating, catering to a younger demographic than the T-rated Fort.
While Fort has faced criticism, including remarks from Prince Harry in 2019, Eurogamer editor-in-chief Tom Phillips argues that individuals can choose games based on personal interests. He notes that battle royale games inherently involve combat, and those who prefer alternatives, like Lego, might be younger or less inclined towards combat-focused gameplay.
As for Lego, the collaboration with Fortnite introduces uncertainties, but the Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Julia Goldin, acknowledges the inherent risks of ambitious endeavors. She mentions plans for updates, new ideas, and the introduction of other game types on the Fort platform throughout 2024.
