Epic Games and Lego to collaborate to build "the future of the metaverse"

Epic Games and Lego confirm a "long-term" partnership designed to build "the future of the metaverse." The giant behind Fortnite points out that the deal has been struck to make this alternate universe "safe and fun for children and families." "The two companies will team up to build an immersive, creatively inspiring and engaging digital experience for kids of all ages to enjoy together," they state in a press release.

“Kids enjoy playing in digital and physical worlds and move seamlessly between the two,” explains Niels B Christiansen, CEO of The LEGO Group. “We believe there is huge potential for them to develop life-long skills such as creativity, collaboration and communication through digital experiences. But we have a responsibility to make them safe, inspiring and beneficial for all. Just as we’ve protected children’s rights to safe physical play for generations, we are committed to doing the same for digital play. We look forward to working with Epic Games to shape this exciting and playful future.” No further specific details have been disclosed.

“The LEGO Group has captivated the imagination of children and adults through creative play for nearly a century, and we are excited to come together to build a space in the metaverse that’s fun, entertaining, and made for kids and families, ” mentioned Tim Sweeney, CEO & Founder, Epic Games.

Lego is present in the video game

The Danish blocks continue to have a significant presence in the video game industry. Last April 5 saw the arrival of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, the recap of the nine episodes that have shaped Star Wars as we know it today. If you already have it in your hands and want more minifigs, don't forget to check out the list of codes to unlock them.

Source | Epic Games