Summary
Fortnite’s “Dead Game” skin has been replaced with a “Good Game” skin when used inLEGO Fortnite. Although Epic Games did not specify a reason for the change, it is likely due to efforts that aim to protectLEGO Fortnite’s younger players.
LEGO Fortniteskinshave been tweaked in the past by having items like guns or bullets removed from their non-Battle Royale versions. The most apparent reason for this strategy is to shieldLEGO Fortnite’s player base, which presumably skews much younger thanFortnite’s Battle Royale fan base; the spin-off game features a LEGO-inspired art style and much less emphasis on PvP combat. AlthoughLEGO Fortnitehas struggled to maintain the huge player numbers it saw at launch, it has recently rebounded thanks to a new update.
FollowingFortnite’sStar Warsupdate, Twitter user andFortniteleaker Hypex pointed out that the Dead Game skin’s LEGO version had been modified to replace the word “dead” on the skin’s shirt. Other than that change, the LEGO skin is mostly the same and tries to recreate its Battle Royale appearance like otherFortniteskins.LEGO Fortnitecurrently sports over 128,000 concurrent users thanks to the new update, but last month in April, the game averaged about 55,000 users, a pretty low number forFortnite’s massive overall player base.
Fortnite’s Dead Game skin, which is called Veronika in-game, was first introduced in 2022 as part of the Checkered Past Pack. The skin poked fun at the “dead game” meme that had become popular in the years leading up to 2022 when some frustratedFortnitefans described the game as such. Of course,Fortnitehas featured a gigantic player base for much of its lifespan, so its developers weren’t afraid to take lighthearted jabs at the meme.
WhetherLEGO Fortniteplayers own the censored Veronika skin or not, they can now try out the game’s newStar Wars-themed content.Fortnite’s newest collaboration with the legendary franchise brought new features to many ofFortnite’s modes, butLEGO Fortnitereceived the bulk of it. This includesLEGO Fortnite’s Rebel Adventure Pass, the buildable Rebel Village, Imperial Camps, new items, and more.
Fortnite’s Battle Royale mode received some new content as well, includingStar Warsquests and aChewbacca skinthat can be unlocked by purchasing the premium track ofLEGO Fortnite’s pass. The update also added new items to Battle Royale like a Wookiee Bowcaster, Darth Vader’s Lightsaber, and the E-11 Blaster.
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Explore vast, open worlds where the magic of LEGO® building and Fortnite collide.Collect food and resources, craft items, build shelter and battle enemies solo or team up with up to seven friends.Get creative in building and customizing your ultimate home base using LEGO® elements collected from the world around you, then recruit villagers to gather materials and help survive the night. Gear up and drop into deep caves in search of rare resources and hidden areas.
