LEGO Fortnite allows the player to build all manner of vehicular contraptions. With LEGO 2K Drive—one of the company's first forays into different genres since the end of its exclusivity deal with Traveller's Tales—releasing the same year as LEGO Fortnite, many fans are wondering how the two games' custom vehicles compare.

Given how long Traveller's Tales has been creating classic LEGO video games, such as the LEGO Star Wars and LEGO Batman series, it seemed like any title using the plastic bricks known to childhoods the world over would follow the studio's formula. However, LEGO recently ended its exclusivity deal with TT. This has opened the floodgates for ventures like LEGO 2K Drive and the hugely successful LEGO Fortnite. Both of these games sport systems that allow the player to drive and customize vehicles, albeit the former has far more weighing on this mechanic given its genre.

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How LEGO Fortnite And LEGO 2K Drive Approach Vehicle Customization

It's immediately apparent from a cross-comparison of both titles that LEGO 2K Drive has the more granular approach to vehicle customization out of the pair, with a brick-by-brick system reminiscent of the one seen in Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. That's not to say LEGO Fortnite is without complexity; its players have managed to use its vehicle customization mechanics to develop complex flying machines and fast-travel systems. Both games have unique attributes in regard to vehicle customization, providing appeal to many different players.

LEGO Fortnite Lets Players Customize On The Go

Those itching to customize a vehicle in LEGO 2K Drive will need to be in the right spot first. Players will need to find one of the game's garages to get started with vehicle customization. On the other hand, LEGO Fortnite has no such stipulation. Fans only need to whip out LEGO Fortnite's build menu to get started, provided that they have the right resources. On that subject, there are still barriers to entry when it comes to creating a completely custom vehicle, as getting started will necessitate access to a power center, wheels, and a driver's seat.

LEGO 2K Drive Goes Further With Customization

LEGO 2K Drive has in-depth customization, and the system is remarkably similar to how building works with real LEGO bricks, with the player able to construct a vehicle piece-by-piece. Players can also fine-tune their vehicle by the game's six stats (Top Speed, Acceleration, Handling, Health, Melee Power, and Weight), though this isn't essential for the game's main campaign. More bricks can be collected for use in this system by purchasing them from a pre-built vehicle once its manual has been run through.

On the other hand, LEGO Fortnite has a vehicle creation feature as part of its wider building system, rather than having vehicle building as a central gameplay mechanic. As such, LEGO Fortnite's cars make use of bigger part chunks rather than individual pieces—with the essential power center, driver's seat, and wheels all being their own small builds. However, LEGO Fortnite does have the advantage of air vehicles, made possible thanks to the game's balloons, and even speedy monorail systems.

Perks Are The Wild Card Of LEGO 2K Drive

It's not just physical bricks available in LEGO 2K Drive thanks to Perks. The player can unlock these Perks by completing quests and finding collectibles. These boosts can range from simple stat increases, such as a higher acceleration or top speed, but also encompass risk-reward bonuses that change up the game. Sacrificial Boosting, for instance, will allow the player to boost for longer at the expense of their vehicle's health. This system of external add-ons outside raw construction is a great way for players to experiment with unique builds and buff their stats.