Everything included in the latest LEGO Fortnite update
The latest update for LEGO Fortnite just dropped and it brought with it a ton of new features, skins, and much-needed patches.
Epic Games regularly rolls out updates for Fortnite, some small with only a few minor changes and others that introduce whole new gameplay modes. V28.10, which dropped on January 23, falls somewhere in the middle, bringing some new features and skins that are already going down well with players.
Read on for a full breakdown on what’s new in the world of LEGO Fortnite.
Introducing Launch Pads
Most notably, Launch Pads are a fun new feature that has just been added to the game. Players can use this new Toy to get somewhere fast. Build a Launch Pad on the ground, jump on it, and then deploy a Glider to take to the skies. If you haven’t already, you can craft a Glider using a Level 3 Crafting Bench. Launch Pads can also be combined with Dynamic Foundations “for some extra fun”, according to the LEGO Fortnite team.
Fresh skins across Star Wars, Marvel, and YouTubers
More Outfits in Fortnite have now been redesigned as a LEGO Style, including a number of familiar faces from Star Wars and Marvel. It was revealed yesterday that three YouTubers would also get their own LEGO-fied skins. Here’s a summary of who’s new:
- Ahsoka Tano
- Finn
- Jack Skellington
- Loki Laufeyson
- Scarlet Witch
- Spider-Man
- Star-Lord Outfit
- Thanos
- Wolverine
- Ali-A
- Chica
- Lachlan
If you already own these Outfits in Fortnite, their LEGO Styles will automatically appear in your Locker and you won’t need to buy it again.
Other Fortnite Outfits are in the process of getting a more detailed LEGO Style, with replacements on the way. Here are the Outfits that received an updated LEGO Style with v28.10:
- Cosmic Infinity
- Crusher
- Ex
- FFC Sparkplug
- Khari
- Love Ranger
- Skully
- Snowfoot
- Stoneheart
You’ll know if one of your Outfits is getting a higher-detailed LEGO Style in the future if it has a hammer and wrench icon in your Locker.
Express yourself
To go along with those new skins, Epic Games has also dropped some new LEGO-compatible emotes. Check out the video embedded above to see them in action, taking your digital minifigures through the Crossbounce, the Smeeze, and the Walking Pretty.
Updates and bug fixes galore
Epic Games has also released a host of smaller new features and tweaks to make creating in LEGO Fortnite easier. Here’s a quick summary of what’s new.
| Building Updates | Village Updates | Other Updates |
|---|---|---|
| Placing a build will now remove any small bushes, rocks, or plants that are in the way | Bushranger, Rustler, and Tomatohead can now appear as potential Villagers to join your adventure | Chest rewards have been improved with better loot, especially those from fighting enemies and solving puzzles |
| Players can now more reliably place builds on slopes | Villages can now be instantly removed with the “Delete Village” option in the Village Square. This new option is available to the world owner and keyholders | Blasters can now be found in the desert as well as in caves, making Blast Cores easier to obtain, while… |
| A variety of new sizes and styles for Floors, Walls, and Roofs have been added to help fill in gaps and have more Building Part options available | Don’t want a Villager in town anymore? Players can now remove them by getting rid of their bed and then asking them to leave | …Brutes can now be found in caves |
| You can now abandon a build in progress. This will leave any parts already placed and remove the blue preview parts so you can continue customizing your creation | Hermit Crabs now attack your Villagers, and they attack back | |
| It’s now more obvious when you’re using Snap Mode, with more snap points added to Building Parts so that they lock together easier | You can now get rid of any unwanted items by throwing them in a Campfire | |
| A legend has been added to the map to show players’ respawn and backpack locations |
There are truly too many other gameplay fixes to mention, but you can find a full list over on the LEGO Fortnite blog from Epic Games. The patches cover a lot of ground, from eating while moving to no longer automatically picking up tools and overloading your inventory with unnecessary items.
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