LEGO Fortnitehas announced a new standalone social sim mode calledBrick Life, coming to the platform later this week.LEGO Fortnitehas already garnered a significant player base for its toyetic twist on the classicFortniteformula, not to mention its major media tie-ins andcustomLEGO Fortnitemodes. It’s quickly become one of the more popular game modes available within the growingFortniteplatform; although it’s still dwarfed by the now-ubiquitous Battle Royale, LEGO survival mode has its hold on a different sector of the player base.
And the options for playingLEGO Fortniteare about to grow again withits 32-player social sim roleplaying mode,Brick Life, announced today onLEGO Fortnite’s X (formerly Twitter) page for a December 12 release.BrickLifelooks like a cross betweenGTA Onlineroleplaying andLEGO City Undercover, with players exploring the sprawling metropolis of Brick Bay, built entirely out of the characteristic dimpled bricks. Here’s what we know so far aboutBrick Life.
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Brick Life Gameplay Details
The first trailer forBrick Lifereveals a feature-rich social sim set in a colorful LEGO city. It’s both a unique twist on theLEGO Fortniteformula and a completely original concept of its own, including various new options for customization and interaction. EachBrick Lifeserver can accommodate up to 32 players, each of whom can select froma diverse menu of in-game jobs(or not). Players will communicate with each other via text chat, allowing for immersive roleplaying interactions.
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Brick Lifeplayers will also have the opportunity tocustomize their in-game apartments with various features and furniture. At this point, it’s unknown whether those will be purchased with virtual currency or crafted with in-game items; it’s possible players may even earn the cash they need by participating in their in-game jobs. Players can also buy and drive vehicles like cars and motorcycles along Brick Bay’s bustling streets.
Brick Life’s announcement has provoked excitement fromFortnitefans, with many comparing its early trailer favorably to similar multiplayer roleplaying-focused games. Many hoped it would easethe wait forGTA 6, with players like @FortnitePV2linking the early previews withGTA Onlineroleplay servers.
Others drew more nostalgic comparisons to social sims gone by. With its customization options and high degree of interactivity, the now-defunctPlayStation Homefilled a similar niche. Still others, like @YNOverlord,compared the early previews toLEGO City Undercover, a single-playerGTA-style adventure game.
Reactions on Reddit focused on the wide variety of game modes now available inFortnite, andthe predicted popularity of this platform. Players liketapperyauspointed toBrick Life’s safety features, which include chat filters that block personal information and explicit language, which will likely make this game mode especially successful among children.
And it’s true: at this point,Fortnitehas something for almost every kind of player. That’s the secret behind its enduring popularity, and it’s bold risks like this one that have kept it going, even after all these years.
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OG, Ballistic, Odyssey Updates, & Brick Life
No matter how you prefer to playFortnite,it almost certainly has a game mode designed for you. Maybe you miss the days whenGuitar Heroreigned supreme, so you get yourrhythm game fix fromFortnite Jam. Maybe the classic survival modes ofLEGO Fortnitescratch an itch, or maybe you’re perfectly fine sticking with Battle Royale.
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The best part is thattheFortniteplatform keeps expanding, with various major updates this year. First, there was the reintroduction of classic locations, loot, and characters inFortnite OG. There was alsothe announcement ofFortnite Ballistic, a 5v5, first-person shooter mode. Now,Brick Lifeaims to change the game completely once again, with an entirely new genre coming to the already successful platform. It also comes along with a massive update toLEGO Fortnite Odyssey, including a new boss and an improved progression system.
It’s clear thatFortnitehas come a long way from the survival game it originally was, and even the Battle Royale game it later spawned. It’s become more of an all-in-one gaming platform than a single title. It’s updates like these that have given it - andLEGO Fortniteby extension - an uncannily long shelf life.
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Fortnite
Fortnitetook the world by storm on its 2017 release, and it’s still one of the most popular battle royale games in the world despite stiff competition fromApex LegendsandCall of Duty: Warzone. Like all games in the genre, the objective is to be the last player standing at the end, and one of the biggest differences is its tie-in characters from Star Wars and other popular franchises.The game has fast-paced gameplay, and players must rush to find weapons scattered throughout the map. Where it differs from other Battle Royales is the building mechanic, which allows you to build fortifications to protect yourself from enemy fire and delay advancing opposition.Fortnitedidn’t have a split-screen mode in its official release, and Epic Games only added the feature in Chapter 2. The mode allows up to two players to enjoy the game in a horizontal or vertical orientation.Split-screeninFortniteis available for Duos or Squads, so you can play with friends at home and team up with online players.
