New LEGO Fortnite Update to Introduce Enhanced Animal Interactions and Farming Capabilities

Epic Games has announced an upcoming feature for LEGO Fortnite that will deepen the interaction between players and the game's animals, enhancing the free-to-play survival game. With these new capabilities, players can choose to befriend the diverse fauna or develop functional farms for their LEGO villages.

Since its launch in December, LEGO Fortnite has offered a fresh gameplay experience by merging the creative elements of LEGO video games with the adventurous spirit of Minecraft. This variation provides a departure from the high-energy battle royale mode of Fortnite, allowing players to explore unique LEGO landscapes in survival mode or unleash their creativity in a protected sandbox environment. Over time, LEGO and Epic Games have broadened the game’s scope with new modes and scenarios through the Unreal Editor, creating various LEGO Fortnite Islands.

The game’s Twitter account recently teased an intriguing update that promises to expand how players can interact with the animals populating LEGO Fortnite's procedurally generated worlds. While some fans previously expressed disappointment over the limited interaction with these creatures, the forthcoming update seems set to remedy this. A teaser video shows a player petting a sheep, which then joyfully follows them back to the village, suggesting enhanced taming and command features are on the horizon to facilitate more effective farming and resource gathering.

How Will This Update Enhance Farming in LEGO Fortnite?

Currently, LEGO Fortnite allows players to pet and feed wild animals like chickens, sheep, and cows, rewarding players with resources such as eggs, wool, and milk. Additionally, players can lure animals into pens using food trails, though this method has proven somewhat unreliable with animals often escaping. The teaser hints at possible new farm structures like barns and silos, suggesting that the update will introduce ways to more effectively manage and direct animals, making it easier for players to establish and maintain farms, enriching their village life.

This upcoming update is among several exciting developments for LEGO Fortnite. The ongoing Fortnite x Avatar: The Last Airbender Elements event offers players unique Team Avatar cosmetics, and the annual Star Wars event set for May 3 is anticipated to introduce a new Chewbacca skin to Fortnite, continuing the game's expansion with engaging thematic content.