How to play Lego Fortnite: An easy guide for players and parents

Lego Fortnite has brought the bricks and minifigures to the online game.

Although Fortnite is known for its pop culture crossovers, this is more than just a limited time event. In fact, Lego Fortnite is a fully fledged game within Fortnite proper. Developer Epic Games has even promised to keep updating the game throughout the coming year with new gameplay features and Lego styles.

Landing on December 7, the new mode became an instant smash, helping to attract a record 6.6 million concurrent players to the multiplayer game.

So, what’s all the fuss about? Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or the parent of a young Fortnite fan, these are the basics you need to know.

What is Lego Fortnite? 

In short, Lego Fortnite is a free game mode within Fortnite. Instead of battling other players, the focus of the new game is on survival and exploration in teams or solo. Think of it like Fortnite’s version of Minecraft or Lego Worlds. 

Players have the choice between