Summary
A phenomenal Holiday gift from Epic Games,Fortnite’sDecember 2023 update brought with it three new game modes, all of which are essentially entirely new games that simply useFortnite’s characters and assets. And whileFortnite’s Rocket Racing modeand theRock Band-inspiredFortniteFestival mode are both excellent additions, they haven’t quite taken off in the same way thatLEGO Fortnitehas.
A survival mode in a similar vein toMinecraftor LEGO’s ownLEGO Worlds,LEGO Fortnitesees players control a minifigure version of their chosen skin as they attempt to craft their own brick-built village, harvest resources, and defeat enemies. Incredibly accessible, surprisingly deep, and absolutely gorgeous to look at,LEGO Fortniteis easily one of the best collaborations the live-service game has ever had, though it could be made even better with a range of crossover enemies.
LEGO Fortnite Should Be Using Crossover Enemies
Right now,LEGO Fortniteis home to some fairly generic enemies. Split into two categories, Skeletons and Scoundrels,LEGO Fortnite’s enemiesaren’t exactly the most riveting adversaries to fight against, and they don’t really take full advantage ofFortnite’s unique premise. For years,Fortnitehas been a hub for all things pop-culture, from movies to TV to music artists to even fellow video game properties. With all of that content already there from the get-go, it would have made a lot of sense forLEGO Fortniteto integrate those properties into its game mode, but it only goes halfway.
Many ofLEGO Fortnite’s Scoundrels are actually references to classic LEGO sets such as the Pirate Slicer and the Falcon Knights.
Right now, players can use a vast array of crossover skins inFortnite’s LEGO mode, with mostMarvel andStar Warsskinshaving dedicated minifigure appearances for the mode, all based on their real-world LEGO set counterparts. While not every crossover skin has a tailor-madeLEGO Fortniteversion, a surprising number do, adding a whole extra layer of value to these cosmetics. However, that’s as far asLEGO Fortnite’s IP crossovers go.
Fortnite Has No Shortage of Crossover Villains to Choose From
It would be great to see some more crossover integration withinLEGO Fortnite’s mode, specifically in regards to the mode’s enemy types, and there are a ton of villains already ready and waiting. As mentioned above,LEGO Fortnitehas already made a slew of minifigure appearances for its collab skins, some of which could easily be turned into enemies for the mode. There areStar Warscharacters like Darth Maul and Darth Vader,Marvel characters like Green Goblin and Taskmaster, and those are just the ones that currently have specific LEGO outfits inFortnite.
While it would definitely take some effort, and could potentially affect some sort of pre-made licensing agreement with these franchises, it would be great to see these villains get added toLEGO Fortniteas enemy NPCs, along with a whole slew of newly LEGO-ified crossover villains. ThoughLEGO Fortnite’s Skeletonsand Scoundrels are fine enemy types, the mode could be made so much more engaging if these were replaced byStar WarsBattle Droids or Stormtroopers, and new bosses were added to the game using iconic Marvel and DC villains like Thanos, Venom, Joker, and Lex Luthor. Other standout crossovers, likePredator,Terminator, andAlien, could provide additional enemies for players to encounter.
LEGO Fortnite Odyssey
WHERE TO PLAY
Explore vast, open worlds where the magic of LEGO® building and Fortnite collide.Collect food and resources, craft items, build shelter and battle enemies solo or team up with up to seven friends.Get creative in building and customizing your ultimate home base using LEGO® elements collected from the world around you, then recruit villagers to gather materials and help survive the night. Gear up and drop into deep caves in search of rare resources and hidden areas.
