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New LEGO Fortnite Game Mode Has Serious GTA Vibes

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December 9, 2024

Christoph Rediske

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LEGO Fortnite will add a GTA-style game mode titled Brick Life on December 12.
The new mode will allow players to start their dream jobs, build and decorate homes, and much more.
Additionally, in-game text chat will be added to Fortnite starting December 10.

LEGO Fortnite is bringing a GTA-like game mode to the title’s universe of ever-expanding ways to play. Fortnite recently released Chapter 6, “Hunters,” and with it came many new expansions and improvements to the always-popular title.

One of the many new implementations headed to Fortnite is the addition of an in-game text chat feature. This allows players to use text to chat not only in lobbies but in any game mode, as well as the ability to DM friends. In order to protect users, especially those under the age of 13, certain filters will also be implemented when the feature drops on December 10.

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LEGO Fortnite is adding a game mode similar to GTA with Brick Life on December 12. In this new mode, players will be able to explore new locales alongside 31 other users as they take on new professions, build their dream homes, and more. Along with this news, the main way to play LEGO Fortnite is being renamed as LEGO Fortnite Odyssey. Starting in this update, LEGO Fortnite will be the name of the hub inside of Fortnite that contains all LEGO experiences. Since its release on December 7, 2023, the game mode has seen multiple expansions, with the Lost Isles update being the most recent addition to LEGO Fortnite.

LEGO Fortnite to Add “Brick Life” Game Mode on December 12

The Lost Isles update also added the ability to build vehicles in the game. Klombos also began appearing in LEGO Fortnite, allowing players to find and tame the massive creatures as companions in the Minecraft-like survival game. LEGO fans can also farm, fish, explore caves, build expansive villages, and more in LEGO Fortnite.

LEGO Fortnite also added a Halloween update this year, which has its own pass available until December 10. Players hoping to rush through this LEGO pass can earn special Halloween-themed pieces to build with, along with prefabricated haunted buildings. Players can also trick-or-treat with villagers and find characters wearing spooky costumes throughout the world.

LEGO Fortnite also allows for split-screen, allowing two players to enjoy all the features the game mode has to offer in person. The feature is only available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One consoles, with no support currently offered for the Nintendo Switch. Split-screen has been a feature in Fortnite for some time but has been absent from most game modes. That all changed with the v31.40 Fortnitemares update, which also brought the aforementioned pass containing the Halloween-themed LEGO pieces to collect. With a similar setup to the Battle Royale game mode, split-screen on LEGO Fortnite is pretty simple to set up. All players need to do is connect a second controller and sign into Fortnite with their account.

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LEGO Fortnite Odyssey

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.

Released: December 7, 2023
Multiplayer: Online Multiplayer
Engine: Unreal Engine 5
ESRB: E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Fantasy Violence