Comment: The game mode has its own separate draft at Draft:Lego Fortnite (video game). This draft will remain here in-case The Lego Group confirms a line of physical retail sets. SlySabre (talk) 20:22, 2 December 2023 (UTC)
Lego Fortnite (stylised all caps) is a Lego theme based on the online video game of the same name. It is licensed from Epic Games, which The Lego Group's parent company itself, Kirkbi A/S, currently holds a 3% ownership stake in. The theme was released on October 1, 2024, while promotional sets were released to tie-in with the game mode the year prior.
Background
On April 7, 2022, Epic Games announced that they had entered a partnership with The Lego Group, and while details were scarce, the two companies were working on creating a "metaverse" designed for younger audiences.[1] As a result, Lego's parent company, Kirkbi A/S, invested US$1 billion into Epic Games.[2]
A year later on November 21, 2023, Lego uploaded a teaser to Twitter unveiling the Supply Llama from the game made out of Lego bricks, thus confirming that the collaboration was underway.[3]
Characters
- Battalion Brawler: One of the recruits and a snapshot of Jonesy. He made his debut during Chapter 3: Season 1 as one of the default outfits.
- Adventure Peely: A remix of the original Peely outfit, with the appearance of a banana wearing a blue shirt and a red bandanna, with white face paint markings. He made his debut during Chapter 5: Season 1 in the shop to coincide with the release of Lego Fortnite.
- Meowscles: A muscular male calico cat wearing suspenders, with a heart tattoo with the word "Lynx" written on his right arm. He made his debut during Chapter 2: Season 2 in the Top Secret battle pass.
List of sets
- Note: Each set (excluding promos) contains a unique code which can be scanned on the cover of each instruction booklet to unlock the in-game Operation Brite Starter Pack at no additional cost.[4]
Lego Fortnite sets
| Number | Name | Pieces | Minifigures | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77070 | Durrr Burger | 193 | 1 October 2024 | |
| 77071 | Supply Llama | 691 | 1 October 2024 | |
| 77072 | Peely Bone | 1,414 | 1 October 2024 | |
| 77073 | Battle Bus | 954 | Trespasser Elite, Battalion Brawler, Cuddle Team Leader, Cube Assassin, Brite Bomber, Adventure Peely, Raven, Meowscles, Drift | 1 October 2024 |
Lego BrickHeadz sets
| Number | Name | Pieces | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40728 | Brite Bomber | 151 | 1 October 2024 |
Promotional sets
| Number | Name | Pieces | Minifigures | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5008257 | Llama | 61 | 7 December 2023 | Attendees of the Lego Fortnite launch events across Sydney, London, New York, and Tokyo were given the opportunity to create a polybag build depicting the Supply Llama, with instructions later being provided to the public by Epic Games.[5] | |
| 854067 | Minifigure Factory Box | 4-6 | Custom (x1) | 7 December 2023 (Wave 1) 5 January 2024 (Wave 2) |
Optional Fortnite-themed printing for minifigure torsos that were originally made available at the Minifigure Factory machines inside select Lego stores through 31 January 2024 to coincide with the release of the game mode. New prints as well as returning ones were later made available again until 15 June 2024. |
Video games
A video game that serves as its own mode within Fortnite was released on December 7, 2023. On December 12, 2024, the original game was rebranded as Lego Fortnite Odyssey after the addition of Brick Life.
Two additional Lego experiences, Lego Raft Survival and Lego Obby Fun, were released onto Fortnite on February 27, 2024.[6]
Reception
The Battle Bus (77073) set received generally positive reviews. Signe Brewster and Joshua Lyon of The New York Times included it in their list as one of the best Lego sets for children released in 2024.[7] Additionally, Iain Wilson of GamesRadar+ gave the set a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5, who also noted the amount of minifigures as "desirable".[8]
Notes
- ^ 7 sets in total if counting one one-off set released under the Lego BrickHeadz line, alongside miscellaneous promotional sets.
References
- ^ Malik, Aisha (April 7, 2022). "Fortnite developer Epic Games and Lego partner to build a metaverse aimed at kids". TechCrunch.
- ^ Blair, Elizabeth (April 11, 2022). "Sony and Lego are investing $2 billion in Epic Games, creator of Fortnite". NPR.
- ^ Bellingham, Hope (November 21, 2023). "Lego teases Fortnite collaboration with a blocky Loot Llama". GamesRadar+.
- ^ Coulson, Josh (January 2, 2025). "All Of Fortnite's Lego Sets Are On Amazon And Come With Bonus In-Game Items". TheGamer.
- ^ Stringer, Tristan (December 11, 2023). "Epic Games reveal instructions for first LEGO Fortnite set". Dexerto.
- ^ Webster, Andrew (February 27, 2024). "Fortnite continues to expand with two new Lego games". The Verge.
- ^ Brewster, Signe; Lyon, Joshua (December 9, 2024). "The Best Lego Sets for Kids". The New York Times.
- ^ Wilson, Iain (December 20, 2024). "Lego Fortnite Battle Bus (77073) review: "If you're a fan of Lego and Fortnite then this is an essential addition to your collection"". GamesRadar+.
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