LEGO Ventures into Gaming with New In-House Developments

LEGO CEO Niels Christiansen has shared ambitious plans for the future, announcing that the iconic toy manufacturer is set to broaden its horizons into the digital realm by developing video games. This strategy involves crafting titles both on their own and in collaboration with other developers. Christiansen stated, "We are confident that, as long as we operate under the LEGO brand, we aim to create experiences for children of all ages across both digital and physical platforms. Developing games internally is something we are actively pursuing." This move underscores LEGO's commitment to integrating its beloved brand into the gaming world.

However, this expansion into in-house game development does not signal an end to LEGO's licensing agreements with third-party developers. Just last month, journalist Jason Schreier disclosed that TT Games, renowned for its LEGO-themed titles, is currently developing a new LEGO game, possibly connected to one of Warner Bros.' franchises.

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LEGO's most notable venture in the gaming industry to date is its ongoing partnership with Epic Games. The introduction of a LEGO-themed mode in Fortnite last year has proven to be immensely popular, becoming one of the game's standout features. Furthermore, LEGO has a long history with TT Games, having produced the beloved adventure game series over the past two decades. Although recent projects from the studio have been under wraps, rumors are circulating about a potential LEGO Harry Potter game, inspired by the commercial success of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.

In another exciting development, LEGO teamed up with 2K Games to launch LEGO 2K Drive, a racing game released last year. This collaboration further demonstrates the versatility and expansive potential of the LEGO brand within the gaming industry.