Lego Fortnite adds vehicles to drive and build

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Lego Fortnite has been going from strength to strength since launch, adding new features and mechanics that allow players to show off their creative sides in more ways than ever. That's pretty impressive considering people were building Star Destroyers and airships not long after launch, but the latest update titled "Mechanical Mayhem" is letting players tinker with new tools to create a wider range of vehicles.

The development of LEGO Fortnite has been fascinating to observe. While it launched in a stable and fulfilling state, Epic Games has been gradually iterating on the outing, adding fishing earlier in the year. Now it’s preparing its next major update, scheduled to deploy on 26th March: Mechanical Mayhem, which brings a trio of vehicle builds to the outing.

The V29.10 update dropped on March 26, adding a whole host of vehicles for players to build. It's called the Mechanical Mayhem patch, which also addresses some of the more persistent bugs that've been present since launch. Expect to unlock new vehicle parts which can be used to get around in style. The new Hauler can be used to move resources across large distances too, making it extremely useful for setting up new camps.