LEGO Fortnite’s runaway success has opened the door for all manner of huge names in gaming to get a makeover in plastic bricks.
LEGO Fortnite has been a runaway success, combining the mass appeal of Fortnite with the nostalgic charm of LEGO games. With how beloved this mode is by fans, it’ll be a shock if more games don’t get a gameplay option similar to LEGO Fortnite.
Historically, LEGO games have existed to promote established LEGO toylines, such as with the LEGO Batman and LEGO Star Wars games. This changed somewhat with LEGO Dimensions, where one-off sets for dozens of IPs (from Doctor Who to Ghostbusters) were made specifically for the game. LEGO Fortnite is another evolution; there are no Fortnite LEGO sets to promote. The game is more like LEGO Worlds, an open sandbox constructed from LEGO bricks that can be torn apart and rebuilt by the player — just one that uses Fortnite as a platform.
Other Games Could Do with A ‘Lego’ Mode
There are many reasons as to why a ‘LEGO‘ game mode is appealing. In LEGO Fortnite‘s case, the gameplay itself is the pull, but the aesthetic and logic of LEGO bricks have a lot going for them on their own. LEGO has fostered a charming identity for itself; not only is it a fun toy that’s fostered the imagination of children the world over, but its ability also to translate the serious and straight-forward into a goofy and cartoonish shape is notable. Trailers, movie scenes, and other iconography are often translated by fans into LEGO and often with comical results. LEGO games have fostered this with some very solid slapstick comedy, even after LEGO Batman 2 brought voice acting.
Now with LEGO expanding beyond game developer Traveller’s Tales (as well as not limiting itself to just franchises it produces toys of), there’s an opportunity for any series interested to have a go with that iconic charm. LEGO Fortnite has been too successful to simply be a one-time event — and there are a great many games that would work well with a LEGO mode.
LEGO Minecraft
It only makes sense for Lego and Minecraft to mix. With an ongoing line of Minecraft LEGO sets and a consistent effort by Mojang to make Minecraft spinoffs, a LEGO effort here could be as big as a whole game or just a texture pack. Either way, LEGO and Minecraft share the kindred spirit of creativity; creations built with them are both composed of small components that can be remodeled in endless configurations. Both embrace the philosophy that the only limit ought to be the imagination.
LEGO Spider-Man
LEGO and Spider-Man are a well-worn duo. Not only is the web-slinger featured in multiple LEGO games already, BUT LEGO sets ALSO featuring him were the first to contain a licensed superhero — predating Batman’s LEGO incarnation. After the fan-animated LEGO world in Across the Spider-Verse received audience adoration, it only makes sense for a mode with that style to be worked into something like Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2. LEGO Marvel Superheroes already included the ability to swing around Manhattan, so there’s precedent for a mode that turns the city into a tear-apart attraction. LEGO’s Marvel games have been on th
LEGO Baldur’s Gate 3
LEGO has never released D&D products, but LEGO Fortnite and a handful of other licensed titles opened up the possibility for that to not matter at all. However, it’s surprising that D&D and LEGO haven’t collaborated before. Many Dungeon Masters hosting a session for the TTRPG use LEGO terrain and LEGO minifigures to bring a battlefield to life. It’s more accessible than high-end terrain kits and infinitely customizable, not to mention minifigures allow players to interact with the terrain. This perfect match would work well for Game Awards darling Baldur’s Gate 3. A LEGO BG3 could also easily allow for features such as a level editor.
