Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds is a Lego-themed sandbox game developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. Games. The game allows players to build constructions in a 3D procedurally generated world. A beta version of the game was released on 1 June 2015 on Steam Early Access. It was released on 7 March 2017 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. A version for Nintendo Switch was released on 5 September 2017 in North America and 8 September 2017 in Europe.

Lego Worlds
Developer(s)Traveller's Tales
Publisher(s)Warner Bros. Games
Director(s)
  • John Hodskinson
  • Arthur Parsons
  • James McLoughlin
Designer(s)
  • Toby Everett
  • Georgina Cronshaw
  • Jack Chapman
  • James Anwyll
Artist(s)Leon Warren
Composer(s)
  • Rob Westwood
  • Tess Tyler
Platform(s)
ReleaseMicrosoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • WW: 7 March 2017
Nintendo Switch
  • NA: 5 September 2017
  • EU: 8 September 2017
Genre(s)Sandbox
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

Lego Worlds is a sandbox video game which allows players to build a world made up of Lego bricks.[1][2] The player is rewarded for collecting objects spread across the map with studs, an in-game currency. The player can build using the items they have encountered. Players can create their own world by using predefined Lego structures or using the "brick-by-brick editor tool". Players' appearances and outfits are customizable in the game. Terrain and environment can be modified via landscaping tools. A variety of vehicles, such as helicopters, and creatures are featured in the game. A multiplayer option and features for world-sharing have been added to the game through later updates.[3]

Development

Prior to the game's official release, it was teased in the back of a Lego set's construction manual.[4] It was formally announced on 1 June 2015 with a simultaneous early access release on Steam to allow the gaming community to provide feedback for continual improvements and the integration of additional content over time.[5] The game left early access and Warner Bros. released the game for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 8 March 2017.[6] The Nintendo Switch version was released in September 2017.[7] In March 2023 it was reported by Nintendo Life that a mobile version codenamed Project Lego X was in development by Playdemic and later moved to TT Games after they were bought by Electronic Arts (EA). [8]

Reception

Reception was generally positive, though players had mixed opinions in some cases. Metacritic gave the Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One versions a score of 59/100,[9] 71/100,[10] 66/100,[11] and 69/100[12] respectively. The game was nominated for "Family Game" at the 14th British Academy Games Awards.[14][15]

Downloadable content

Two add-ons were released for the game. One, titled the Classic Space Pack, added a new biome, several characters, various creatures, vehicles and 2 brick builds: the Space Scooter Base and the Mineral Detector Base. The second pack, titled the Monsters Pack, added a new biome, a few characters, and three brick builds.

References
  1. Saed, Sharif (1 June 2015). "LEGO Worlds officially announced, is Minecraft with LEGO". VG247. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  2. Chalk, Andy (1 June 2015). "See if you can guess which game Lego Worlds looks like". PC Gamer. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  3. Crecente, Brian (1 June 2015). "Lego takes on Minecraft with Lego Worlds, in early access now". Polygon. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  4. Hannley, Steve (27 May 2015). "'LEGO Worlds' Teased by TT Games and WB Interactive". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  5. Osborn, Alex (1 June 2015). "Warner Bros. Announces Minecraft Competitor Lego Worlds". IGN. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  6. O'Cononr, Alice (8 March 2017). "Bricking it: LEGO Worlds leaves early access". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
  7. Newhouse, Alex (27 July 2015). "Nintendo Switch Version Of Lego Worlds Dated". GameSpot. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
  8. "Report: LEGO Disney and Guardians of the Galaxy Projects Among Multiple Cancellations at TT Games". 8 March 2023.
  9. "LEGO Worlds for Switch Reviews - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  10. "LEGO Worlds for PC Reviews - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  11. "LEGO Worlds for PlayStation 4 Reviews - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  12. "LEGO Worlds for Xbox One Reviews - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  13. "LEGO Worlds Review - IGN". IGN. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  14. deAlessandri, Marie (15 March 2018). "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice at forefront of BAFTA Games Awards nominations". MCV. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  15. Makedonski, Brett (12 April 2018). "BAFTA names What Remains of Edith Finch its best game of 2017". Destructoid. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
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