Highlights

  • LEGO Fortnite introduced a new genre to the game, which was a surprising addition but has garnered a lot of attention and proven to be a solid addition to Fortnite as a whole.
  • The Sims and LEGO have overlapping core design ideas and creativity, making a LEGO Sims crossover a natural evolution of the concept and a winning combination.
  • A LEGO Sims game could embrace both the mundane and fantastical aspects of The Sims, possibly creating a life sim version of Fortnite and its many crossovers.

LEGO Fortnite has established a foothold, and it could be the next step towards a crossover with another well-known gaming franchise. LEGO Fortnite on its own was a surprising addition to Fortnite, largely because it introduced an entirely new genre to the game in addition to the LEGO design 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 the LEGO treatment. Among these is one series that may be a perfect fit for such a crossover.

As one part of Fortnite's major expansion in 2023, LEGO Fortnite is a survival game with a significant building mechanic that one would expect from a LEGO game. Starring LEGO versions of Fortnite'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 as LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Fortnite quickly garnered a lot of attention, and has proven to be a solid addition to Fortnite as a whole. After yet another memorable title, fans should be on the lookout for more LEGO games.

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The Sims and LEGO Might Be a Winning Combination

Fans may be familiar with The Sims' upcoming Project 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 to LEGO quite comfortably. While The Sims does 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 the LEGO brand 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 of The Sims, and one way to improve character creation in The Sims could be through a LEGO spin-off. After all, fans of LEGO have been able to mix and match pieces of various sets for almost as long as LEGO itself has existed to create all-new characters and worlds. That kind of creativity is exactly what The Sims thrives on, and mixing the two together could bring out the best of both worlds. Since The Sims already has players building characters and houses, a LEGO crossover seems like a natural evolution of the concept.

A LEGO Sims Game Could Be the Ultimate Creative Sandbox

There may be some aspects of The Sims that might not be able to translate to LEGO, such as The Sims 4's life stages, but that could be made up for with new ideas. Considering the variety of LEGO sets that have come out, a LEGO Sims game could embrace both the mundane and fantastical in equal measure. If licenses allowed it, this could even turn into a crossover between various LEGO sets and properties, practically creating a life sim version of Fortnite and its many crossovers. That would make LEGO Fortnite a trailblazer in more ways than one.

A LEGO Sims game is an idea that's at least worth considering in the future. In fact, after seeing the wide variety of impressive things players can build in LEGO Fortnite, the possibilities of a LEGO Sims title 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. Combining LEGO and The Sims could create an even stronger game than LEGO Fortnite.