Just recently we reported that the TT Head of Design, Arthur Parsons, had stated that LEGO Worlds was coming to the Nintendo Switch. Casually mentioned alongside LEGO City: Undercover in a Tweet, there was the potential that it was an innocent mistake, as no official word of a Switch release of Worlds had been made before; last November it was announced for a February release on PS4 and Xbox One.
We contacted Warner Bros. for comment and they have confirmed that LEGO Worlds is coming to Nintendo Switch, so there was no mistake on the part of Mr Parsons. Oddly, there's still no real acknowledgement of this on official channels (at the time of writing), while the game's official website makes no mention of the Switch. We've asked about a release date and will update accordingly when one is confirmed; it wouldn't surprise us if a formal public announcement is made shortly, in any case.
It'll certainly be a welcome arrival on the Nintendo system, as it's a game that seeks to blend the gameplay mechanics and charm of the LEGO franchise with sandbox building and freedom.
It'll also be great news if it arrives early in the Switch lifespan, with the February release on other consoles having some dreaming of a launch arrival. Those thoughts should be kept in check until official word comes, however.
Is this a title that you plan to pick up on Nintendo Switch?
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That's good news. Let's see how it compares to the other versions.
Is this AAA?
I'll get it so I can play with my daughter.
I'll want to see how the game looks and runs on the Switch compared to other consoles before I decide where I'll buy it.
Looks like Lego Minecraft to me.
More games. Keep them coming
Well an early arrival would definitely be nice, seeing how barren Switch's launch lineup is. Although I wouldn't be surprised if they pushed it to like November.
Definitely going to have to look into this game more now.
@UK-Nintendo
Sun and moon bank details released!!! (see serebii)
(not much though)
Awesome news. 100% getting this on Switch, especially given how utterly enthralled by Dragon Quest Builders I've been.
My son bought the "early release" on Steam about 2 years ago for $15. He's used it on and off since then, but mostly off. It's very much Minecraft, but with less of a story, which I didn't think was possible. There are some really cool features, the world seems much more malleable, but last we checked there was no pretense of a story, not even a survival mode. There are treasure chests to find and items to unlock, but that's about it. So it's basically "Big Box of Legos: Have Fun". And there is fun to be had, underground drill tank, submarine, flying fire breathing dragon mount, I just wish they added in a generic storyline about saving a princess or the world, but I suppose that's what Dimensions is for, this is strictly old school play. Though Minecrafts popularity says that's a win.
And if this can get to Switch before Minecraft, well then maybe it will win? First sandbox game on Switch can't be a bad thing.
Edit: OK, judging from the video maybe they've added in more content since we last checked, maybe the added in a Wreck-it-Ralph type storyline, that trailer has that vibe. Guess I'll go check it out on Steam later, been a long morning after nor'easter morning.
"It's a Blocky World after all...
It's a Blocky World after all...
It's a Blocky World after all...
It's a Blocky, Blocky World."
(It's a Small World - Disney)
Why are people concerned that a LEGO game will look bad on the Switch of all games? Smh.
Also, this makes me feel nostalgic. I remember when Blockland was supposed to be a LEGO building game until Badspot lost the license. I play the beta every now and then.
Make it a launch game and I'll bite.
This game looks brilliant, I am certainly intrigued! LOVED free roaming in Lego City Undercover
So this is basically "Minecraft: LEGO Edition"? What took LEGO so long?
This looks interesting, but there is only one sandbox game I want on Switch: Dragon Quest Builders!
I do really want this and the switch but unsure when to get one as still got games on the wii u I play, has any heard if dimensions us coming or when it is
Hey, cool. Will keep an eye on this. Performance is actually a big deal for these types of games so it could be a problem, but maybe outweighed by the incredible flexibility offered in ways to play compared to the limited nature of PS4 and XB1.
I'd buy it! Xbone and PS4 both have split screen so can hope this version does too. Kids will be excited!
Another minecraft...
You guys do know Lego's did the creative thing before Minecraft?
Just leaves one question... to purchase on PS4 for trophies, or Switch for portability? Hmm...
I don't really like Lego but this looks quite interesting. I think I'll just wait for Minecraft, though.
This does look like Minecraft, & it also looks cool! I'll have to give it a whirl, if I can, at a local kiosk, or better yet a demo perhaps. I'll be watching this as a (potential) launch lineup/window game/title to get; (it) looks fun!
@dew12333
Maybe? Technically no one knows what exactly makes a game AAA. I've seen it explains that AAA games are like porn, you know it when you see it.
I think Minecraft will do for me, I play on a popular YouTuber server & from watching a lot of videos, this game looks like a more restricted version with fewer features. I love lego... but I'll stick to my real life sets.
@DarthNocturnal Fogrot all about this from this morning. Went in and messed around a bit and it is fun, they've added a few things - I can't recall ever riding and octopus in any game I've ever played before - but I'm still one of those people who need some direction and focus, even if it's only a short story like Disney Infinity or the Little Big Planet games. Just something to pull me in and get me started. Since we already own it on Steam I doubt we'll need it on Switch though, but I'll be checking out the PC version day 1.
Really strange that there's been no signs of this game coming... and we wouldn't even know of it now if someone hadn't asked on twitter. Was this a recent decision and they just hadn't the chance to announce it yet or what?
This situation is making me want to go on twitter and bug Harada about Tekken 7 just to make sure.
Now this sounds like my kind of lego game! Hopefully I can also destroy lego structures with the method of my choice. Perhaps a clumsy giant stepping on lego buildings
This is to all those people who complained about the Switch's launch line-up. MORE GAMES COMING BABYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is really exciting. It seems like Lego is a perfect fit for a sandbox style exploration/building game.
Lego and Nintendo. Made for each other.
So glad I pre-order the console honestly.
If I were to be honest, this is a system seller for me to get the Switch. It's my childhood dream. Building anything I want out of Legos on the go. The big draw of Minecraft for me was how similar it was to Legos, so seeing it be fully realized with the Lego brand is a dream come true
@rixard that's what I've been doing with the PC version, my daughter loves it! It's a really nice sandbox.
Huh. This has me wondering about performance on the Switch. Lego Worlds can be a pretty demanding game even on a strong PC, so seeing a Switch version actually surprises me. I'm curious to see how it fares though. Maybe they'll cut down world size or graphical fidelity?
In other words- this is sort of LegoCraft
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