The LEGO Group and Epic Games have introduced new LEGO tools in Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) and Fortnite Creative, allowing creators around the world to design and publish their own LEGO islands within the game. Announced at the 2024 Game Developers Conference, the collaboration aims to unlock the creative potential of the LEGO System in Play for Fortnite creators.
Creators are provided with LEGO templates to facilitate the creative process and provide a variety of play experiences for gamers of all ages. The LEGO Group also revealed three new LEGO Islands within Fortnite, expanding the game’s creative possibilities.
Integrating LEGO elements, styles and brand assets into Fortnite’s creative tools allows for the development of a variety of experiences, which must adhere to ESRB and PEGI rating guidelines to ensure accessibility and safety for players. Creators who sign up for the Fortnite Island Creator Program can also get paid for their creations.
Build all new islands limited only by your imagination.
Build your own LEGO® island using LEGO elements and island templates from UEFN and Creative. Get started now! pic.twitter.com/KJif56WKa7
— Fortnite Creator (@FNCreate) March 20, 2024
This initiative is another milestone in the ongoing partnership between Epic Games and the LEGO Group following the launch of LEGO Fortnite in December 2023. The new LEGO Island includes LEGO Prop Hunt, LEGO Battle Arena and LEGO Cat Island Adventure, each offering unique gameplay. experiences.
Kari Vinther Nielsen, Head of Play and Creator Growth at LEGO GAMEexpressed its excitement about democratizing creativity and enabling creators to leverage the LEGO brand in unprecedented ways. The LEGO Group plans to introduce additional LEGO-themed experiences to Fortnite in 2024 and beyond.
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