The release date for the puzzle-adventure gameLEGO Bricktaleshas now been announced. Revealed in March,LEGO Bricktalesis the next project looking to mix LEGO brick building with inventive new storytelling mechanics. In LEGO Bricktales, players will be exploring five different unique biomes, all made of LEGO, and using LEGO constructions of their own making to progress. LEGO fans won’t have to wait long, either, asLEGO Bricktales' release date is surprisingly near.
The adventure-puzzle game remains in active development by studio ClockStone, known for its work onBridge Constructor.Bridge Constructorwas released back in 2013 and ClockStone has spent the years since developing near-annual DLC releases for it, including major licensing tie-ins with Valve’sPortalandThe Walking Dead. ClockStone’s moving on to an excitingLEGOproject now with a lot of potential that builds on the studio’s experience with physics and construction game mechanics.
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As for when LEGO fans can get their hands onLEGO Bricktales,publisher Thunderfulhas confirmed that the puzzle-adventure game will be arriving on October 12. In less than a month, LEGO fans will be able to pick up and playLEGO Bricktalesacross all major platforms, including PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Those interested in tryingLEGO Bricktalesbefore October 12 arrives can download a demo now.
LEGO Bricktaleswill feature five different biomes, as previously noted. Within these biomes, players will be able to complete a variety of puzzles, as well as collect “heaps” of items and unlocks. That includes new cosmetics for players' LEGO minifigs as well as new brick color sets that can be used inLEGO Bricktales' Sandbox mode. The Sandbox for each area is unlocked after completing a construction spot, where players build LEGO devices to complete puzzles.
When looking atLEGO Bricktales, some may associate it with2019’sLEGO Builder’s Journey. That also allowed players to make LEGO constructions in-game while completing a unique story. There doesn’t appear to be any connection between the two projects, however, andLEGO Bricktalesappears to have a much bigger scope for building and storytelling.
Overall, the moreLEGOgames that offer up a digital LEGO-building experience is likely a good thing. There’s a reason why creative games likeMinecraftandTerrariahave been so successful.LEGO Bricktales, likeLEGO Builder’s Journey, are small projects comparatively, but offer up exciting ideas. LEGO fans will be able to see exactly whetherLEGO Bricktaleslives up to expectations soon.
LEGO Bricktalesreleases October 12 on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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