TheLEGOfranchise maintains its standing among the most popular all-ages franchises in gaming. Just as the toy line remains the talk of the town among kids and adults alike, theLEGOvideo games continue to delight audiences of all kinds. LEGO also continues to make bold moves with some of its licensed games, notably with the recent releases of titles likeLEGO FortniteandLEGO Horizon Adventures.
Recently, LEGO announced that it would be creating a new internal developmentstudio for upcoming LEGO games. Naturally, there are going to be some major expectations placed on this new studio, considering the longstanding critical and commercial success of LEGO-based games. Even so, no matter how long it takes for this new studio to bring out this new game, it should worry too heavily about making sure that it’s an absolute smash hit.
LEGO’s New Direction Will Take Its Time To Show Up
LEGO Is Still Working To Build Its New Developer
Right off the bat, gamers have not been told what thisnew LEGO development teamwill entail. The brand has been quiet about the size of the team and has given no information on the kind of talent being assembled within this studio. The latter may be important to gamers, as the talent the developer pulls from could offer up some hints as to the general direction of the kinds of games the team will go on to make.
With the lack of information about the developer beyond its mere existence, it’s unclear what kind of games the team will primarily make.All that LEGO has confirmed alongside the development studiois that it hopes to invest in online gaming to a stronger degree, while also pursuing “hybrid” experiences that combine the games with the toys. The only other indication of the future direction is LEGO’s noted desire to increase its ties to brands like Nike and F1, which could indicate that this new team may look to push more sports and racing games in the LEGO brand.
TT Games Can Always Be Called Back To Make LEGO Games
Given how this new development team is only just being formed, it’s abundantly clear that the new primary LEGO developer has barely even gotten to think about what its true identity will be. It seems unfair to expect this team to immediately start building a hit when the team hasn’t had time to gel with one another. Simply put, the team may just need a few attempts to feel out what kind of games work and what approach should be taken in the future.
For LEGO’s sake, even if this new development studio’s games don’t work out, the brand could always fall back on TT Games (formerly known as Traveller’s Tales) to continue making LEGO games. TT Games has been working on LEGO games since2005’sLEGO Star Wars: The Video Game, and has worked exclusively on LEGO games since 2009. While a new primary developer means that TT Games can try something new out, LEGO can always work with TT Games again on its future games.
Given how this new development team is only just being formed, it’s abundantly clear that the new primary LEGO developer has barely even gotten to think about what its true identity will be.
TT Games Is Still Reportedly Working On A LEGO Game
After all, it’s been reported thatTT Games is still working on another LEGOgameto be released in 2026. Even as TT moves away from being LEGO’s primary developer, it’s clear that the LEGO brand won’t let TT Games move too far away, given its numerous past successes. The new developer’s success will be a top priority for LEGO, but it’ll be great to have a backup in TT Games, which has had so much success with its adaptations in the past.
LEGO’s new internal development team may not even be ready with its new game for a few years. Still, there’s no need for thisnew LEGO team to crunchto immediately create a hit on the level of TT Games’ titles right off the bat. No matter how long it takes to get the team’s first game, here’s hoping LEGO nurtures this new development studio well and helps the team foster success whenever its titles are ready to go.
