It wasn't that long ago that the term LEGO® Games actually meant what TT Games was developing. But things have changed enormously in recent years. LEGO Games is now an important aspect of the overall LEGO system, reaching far beyond WB Games production.
Since the inordinate delays to TT Games' LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, the license to use LEGO IPs in video games has been offered to several developers. What can we expect to see playing in the coming years? Here's everything known to come from LEGO Games and development partners.
One of the main architects of LEGO video games is the British studio TT Games. Their titles, based on popular franchises, gave LEGO Games their appeal and humor.
Unfortunately, delays to The Skywalker Saga and reportedly poor working conditions caused many of the original developers to leave TT Games. Since the release of The Skywalker Saga, TT Games' future plans have yet to be revealed.
Rumors suggested that they would announce a new LEGO Harry Potter game in a similar style to The Skywalker Saga. Nothing has happened since then. The job postings reveal that they are still working on LEGO games, with the next title unsurprisingly expected to be an “exciting new LEGO game based on a major IP.”
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LightBrick Studio
Light Brick Studio was set up as an internal game developer within the LEGO Group, but has now become independent. Their first title, LEGO Builder's Journey, was well received and although they are no longer part of the LEGO Group, it is believed they will continue to create LEGO experiences. They have yet to reveal their next project, but it's something they've been working on since the development of LEGO Builder's Journey was completed.
2K Games
Before 2K Games released their first LEGO title, it was reported that they were working on three different LEGO games. The first was LEGO 2K Drive, which will receive even more DLC and Season Pass content. One of the other two titles is 'LEGO 2K Goooal', a football game with minifigures. Rumors suggest it could be revealed next month before eventually being released in June, alongside the Euro 2024 tournament. This is a rumor, so take this information with a grain of salt for now. :-)
LEGO Fortnite
Epic Games' Fortnite introduced a LEGO expansion earlier this year, and now LEGO Fortnite is a permanent part of the ever-evolving live service game. In addition to new content being added to the brick-based survival portion of LEGO Fortnite, additional experiences will also be added through the LEGO Island UEFN platform. The recently released LEGO Raft Survival and LEGO Obby are complemented by content inspired by popular game modes, along with different LEGO themes and characters.
Mobile Games
Despite a big push to create LEGO experiences for mobile, many of the apps and games created for smart devices have long been abandoned. This suggests that the LEGO Group's focus has shifted from making bite-sized board games. The only LEGO title coming to mobile phones is LEGO Hill Climb Adventures, which was first revealed over a year ago and has not yet received a global release.
In addition to digital LEGO Games, physical LEGO products continue to draw inspiration from the gaming world. The first sets are based on Nintendo's Animal Crossing series , which will be released on March 1. More LEGO Super Mario sets may be released throughout 2024, including new Starter Packs.
The partnership with SEGA will see more Sonic sets released, including a possible link to the third Sonic film. Additionally, rumors of a Legend of Zelda set continue.