Summary
LEGO Fortnitehas established a foothold, and it could be the next step towards a crossover with another well-known gaming franchise.LEGO Fortniteon its own was a surprising addition toFortnite, largely because it introduced an entirely new genre to the game in addition to theLEGOdesign theme. Of course,LEGO’s pattern of crossing over with major franchises to create games has been going strong for over a decade. There are still a lot of games that could get theLEGOtreatment. Among these is one series that may be a perfect fit for such a crossover.
As one part ofFortnite’s major expansion in 2023,LEGO Fortniteis a survival game with a significant building mechanic that one would expect from aLEGOgame. StarringLEGOversions ofFortnite’s many playable skins, it provided players with an immersive experience when they didn’t feel like jumping into the chaos of a battle royale. While it may not be a phenomenon on the same level asLEGO Star Wars,LEGO Fortnitequickly garnered a lot of attention, and has proven to be a solid addition toFortniteas a whole. After yet another memorable title, fans should be on the lookout for moreLEGOgames.
The Sims and LEGO Might Be a Winning Combination
Fans may be familiar withThe Sims' upcomingProject Rene, but that might not have to be the only new development in the series' future.The Sims' lifestyle simulation gameplay feels like something that could translate toLEGOquite comfortably. WhileThe Simsdoes have deadlines in the form of a Sim’s lifespan as well as certain tasks, the game as a whole moves at a very casual pace. While theLEGObrand has been applied to several action-packed games, a more slow-paced game would also be a fantastic fit, especially considering how well their core design ideas overlap.
The Sims and LEGO Both Run On Creativity
Creativity is arguably the most important aspect ofThe Sims, and one way toimprove character creation inThe Simscould be through aLEGOspin-off. After all, fans ofLEGOhave been able to mix and match pieces of various sets for almost as long asLEGOitself has existed to create all-new characters and worlds. That kind of creativity is exactly whatThe Simsthrives on, and mixing the two together could bring out the best of both worlds. SinceThe Simsalready has players building characters and houses, aLEGOcrossover seems like a natural evolution of the concept.
A LEGO Sims Game Could Be the Ultimate Creative Sandbox
There may be some aspects ofThe Simsthat might not be able to translate toLEGO, such asThe Sims 4’s life stages, but that could be made up for with new ideas. Considering the variety ofLEGOsets that have come out, aLEGO Simsgame could embrace both the mundane and fantastical in equal measure. If licenses allowed it, this could even turn into a crossover between variousLEGOsets and properties, practically creating a life sim version ofFortniteand its many crossovers. That would makeLEGO Fortnitea trailblazer in more ways than one.
ALEGO Simsgame is an idea that’s at least worth considering in the future. In fact, after seeing the wide variety ofimpressive things players can build inLEGO Fortnite, the possibilities of aLEGO Simstitle should be evident. By combining a beloved toy that has inspired creativity for decades with a franchise that provides one of gaming’s biggest sandboxes, players could build endless worlds and characters worth exploring, limited only by the tools at their disposal. CombiningLEGOandThe Simscould create an even stronger game thanLEGO Fortnite.
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.
