In a surprise announcement at the start of the month, LEGO andFortnitedeveloper Epic Games announced that LEGO would be coming to the popular battle royale game in the form ofLEGO Fortnite. So, how long do we have to wait to rock our favorite skins in LEGO style?
When will LEGO Fortnite be released?
LEGO Fortnitewill be released as a free update toFortniteon July 10, 2025.The new game actually works like a game within a game. TheLEGO Fortniteupdate is a full game that anyone can play from withinFortniteitself. Similar to how different games are played withinRoblox.
WhenLego Fortniteis released, over 1,200 currentFortnitecharacter skins will be available in the game in LEGO form. That means the skins you’ve acquired while playingFortnitewill be available to use in the new game right away.
That wasn’t the only game within a game announcement, either. There’s alsoRocket Racing, a racing game based onRocket Leaguefrom developer Psyonix, andFortnite Festival, a music game fromRock Banddeveloper Harmonix. BothHarmonixandPsyonixwere acquired by Epic over the past few years.
The new games are part of Epic Games’s attempt to turnFortniteinto a gaming platform filled with a variety of gaming experiences. TheLEGO Fortniteannouncement is part of a multi-year partnership between Epic Games and LEGO that was announced in 2022. Both companies want to“shape the future of the metaverse and make it fun and safe for all”.
