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LEGO Fortnite Expands with Major Updates

by Thita (admin) on December 10, 2024

LEGO just announced a massive new LEGO Fortnite update, which includes a new game called LEGO Fortnite Brick Life. Updates to include a new category name for LEGO play experiences within Fortnite, major updates to existing games, and an all-new social roleplay game. Take a look at the details below!

Starting from December 10th, new changes to the world of LEGO Fortnite will begin to roll out as LEGO Fortnite becomes a new, centralized location for family-friendly LEGO play experiences within Fortnite.

Launching on December 10th within LEGO Fortnite will be a major game update for LEGO Fortnite Odyssey, the new name for LEGO Fortnite, the original survival crafting game that launched in December 2023. This new update will introduce all-new areas to explore, enemies to overcome and gameplay features. Epic Games and the LEGO Group will also be launching LEGO Fortnite Brick Life on December 12th: an all-new social roleplay game that invites players to make new friends, build their dream lifestyle, and move into a new home in the heart of a bustling city.

LEGO FORTNITE TO BECOME HOME TO ALL LEGO EXPERIENCES IN FORTNITE

From December 10th when players head into the Discover page in Fortnite, LEGO Fortnite will now be its own category within Fortnite. The new LEGO Fortnite brings together all LEGO content within Fortnite as a centralized destination of family-friendly play experiences, including LEGO Group-made and creator-made LEGO Fortnite Islands. This change demonstrates the LEGO Group and Epic Games’ commitment to delivering on their long-term partnership vision.

BECOME A HERO IN LEGO FORTNITE ODYSSEY

With the hub name refresh, the survival crafting game that was previously called LEGO Fortnite will have a major game update and now be called LEGO Fortnite Odyssey from December 10th onwards.

In LEGO Fortnite Odyssey, The Storm King has thundered onto the scene in the survival mode’s latest update: Storm Chasers! With his storm-wild legion, led by Raven, The Storm King has everything he needs to complete his sinister quest to consume all. It’s up to you and your friends to stop him!

Become a hero and set out on an all-new adventure in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey. Find the Storm Chaser Village, meet new friends, and build up the strength to take down an electrifying new evil. As you go about your journey, you’ll explore shocking Storms, battle all-new foes, brave perilous dungeons, and build powerful new weapons using improved crafting mechanics. More details can be found in the Epic Games announcement blog here.

BUILD YOUR DREAM LIFESTYLE IN LEGO FORTNITE BRICK LIFE

Make new friends, explore the sights, land your dream job, and move into your new home in LEGO Fortnite Brick Life! It’s an all-new social roleplay experience in the LEGO Fortnite world, launching on December 12th.

In LEGO Fortnite Brick Life, the only limit is your imagination. As you explore this bustling city with up to 31 other players, you’ll find it’s full of interesting locales to explore and landmarks to admire. Visit the Cozy Paws Cafe at the Beach or meet friends for a coffee at the Town Square, purchase and decorate your own home with a wide range of LEGO furniture, and take on an assortment of jobs — from a mystical Fortune Teller to the hard-working Sushi Chef and even the mischievous Scoundrel. More details on LEGO Fortnite Brick Life can be found in the Epic Games announcement blog here.

UPDATES ROLLING OUT FROM TOMORROW ONWARDS

This week’s launches are the latest to come from the long-term partnership between Epic Games and the LEGO Group to develop fun and safe digital spaces for children and families. In addition to the launch of LEGO Fortnite last December, the two released LEGO elements and tools to Fortnite creators in March 2024, expanding the offering of LEGO content in Fortnite and encouraging creativity, experimentation, and collaboration through play.

Remi Marcelli, SVP and Head of LEGO GAME at the LEGO Group commented: “One year on from our unveiling of LEGO Fortnite, these launches reflect the LEGO Group and Epic Games’ ongoing commitment to continuing to bring even more varied and diverse play experiences to players of all ages. We’re sure that players are going to love the new adventures and ways to play as these updates bring to life a number of new dimensions of LEGO play on Fortnite.”

If you’re interested in LEGO Fortnite, you can also check out the currently available LEGO Fortnite sets at the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? Do you play LEGO Fortnite? Are you excited for the updates? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!

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LEGO Ideas Contest Celebrating the 90s!

by Thita (admin) on December 9, 2024

in Community News

It’s time to take a trip down memory lane and dive into the magic of the 90s! From iconic TV shows to unforgettable movies that shaped an entire generation, the 90s were a powerhouse of creativity and cultural impact. Now, the LEGO Ideas team is inviting you to channel that nostalgia into an epic LEGO build that celebrates this amazing decade of entertainment!

You might remember that a few months ago they ran a contest celebrating the 80s. Two winning projects from that contest will be made into official LEGO Ideas sets, featuring The Goonies and Gizmo from Gremlins. The winning model will also be made into an official LEGO Ideas set in this new contest.

To truly honor the 90s, the LEGO Ideas team crafted two exciting challenges that capture the era’s diverse and rich movie and TV scenes. After all, the 90s were a vibrant mix of everything – from blockbuster hits to cult classics, action-packed adventures to heartfelt dramas. Whether you’re inspired by TV shows or legendary films, in this contest you have a chance to capture the 90s entertainment spirit with LEGO bricks!

THE OPENING ACT (1000-5000 PIECES) – LIVE NOW! – Ready to take your 90s nostalgia to the next level? For those who want to go big, this challenge allows you to explore the 90s in all their larger-than-life entertainment glory. With up to 5,000 pieces at your disposal, you can recreate the grand scale of a famous 90s movie moment or dive deep into the intricate details of a TV show set or iconic film design. With more bricks to work with, it’s your chance to bring a larger vision of the decade’s entertainment to life in a truly memorable way. So, unleash your creativity and show how bold your 90s build can be! You can submit your idea to this contest now at this LEGO Ideas contest page.

THE NEXT CHAPTER (200-1000 PIECES) – GOING LIVE ON THE 7TH OF JANUARY! – In collaboration with Target, this challenge is for builders who want to celebrate nostalgia in a creative and fun way. With a maximum of 1,000 pieces, it’s all about capturing the essence of a moment or scene from an iconic 90s movie or TV series. Whether it’s a nod to a beloved 90s character, a tribute to a famous scene, or a recreation of a memorable set or prop, let your creativity shine and show how mighty your LEGO build can be! Going live on the 7th of January!

The grand prize winner for the fan vote will see their build turned into a LEGO set. They’ll also receive credit and compensation as described in the Product Ideas guidelines and Terms of Service. This means they will receive: 1% of the total net sales of the product, 10 complimentary copies of their LEGO Ideas set, and credit and a bio as the LEGO Ideas fan designer in the set materials. The runner-pp for the fan vote will receive the following sets: #21351 LEGO Ideas Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, #21350 LEGO Ideas Jaws, #21345 LEGO Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera.

This contest has several phases, including the Building Phase (submit your build by January 6th, 2025 at 6:00 AM EST). During the Expert Phase, the LEGO Ideas team will review and select up to 5 builds to move to the fan vote on February 10th, 2025. During the voting phase, LEGO Ideas members can vote one time for their favorite build between February 10th, 2025 and February 21st, 2025. The votes will decide the grand prize winner and the runner-up of the challenge. Results will be posted on LEGO Ideas no later than June 2nd, 2025. Please remember that entrants must be 16+ years old to participate in this contest. For all the details and rules, visit the LEGO Ideas contest page.

When you visit the LEGO Ideas contest page, you will notice that the website got an update and it now looks different. According to the LEGO Ideas team, the functionality isn’t changing and how you interact will remain the same. However, what you will discover is a brighter clearer layout, better connections between entries and their challenges, and an easier way to access comments. Bundle this up with an improved mobile layout and easier voting overviews, which hopefully will result in you having a better browsing experience.

To check out all the currently available LEGO Ideas sets originally designed by LEGO fans, you can take a look around the LEGO Ideas section of the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? Are you planning to participate in the new contest? What are your favorite films and TV shows from the 90s? And how do you like the new look of the LEGO Ideas website? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!