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Ever since the astronomical success of Fortnite<\/em> began to result in a plethora of multimedia collaborations for developer Epic Games, new companies from a variety of mediums have wanted to get involved. While it started with concerts and Fortnite<\/em> Creative maps, Epic\u2019s plans with its partners extend far beyond the reach of just the battle royale hit.<\/p>

In the next big step for Epic\u2019s metaverse ambitions, it has announced<\/a> a partnership with The Lego Group to build a space for children of all ages to enjoy an immersive and \u201ccreatively inspiring\u201d virtual experience.<\/p>

While the main goal appears to be constructing play opportunities for kids, the announcement post also details the space offering kids \u201caccess to tools that will empower them to become confident creators\u201d as well. Very few details about what exactly this experience might look like are featured at this early stage and the majority of the post serves as a statement of vision for the project going forward.<\/p>

\u201cWe believe there is huge potential for them to develop life-long skills such as creativity, collaboration and communication through digital experiences,\u201d said Niel B. Christiansen, the CEO of The Lego Group, in the joint statement. \u201cBut we have a responsibility to make them safe, inspiring and beneficial for all. We look forward to working with Epic Games to shape this exciting and playful future.\u201d<\/p>

CEO and founder of Epic Tim Sweeney is similarly focused on building an experience with safety as a priority. \u201cWe are excited to come together to build a space in the metaverse that\u2019s fun, entertaining, and made for kids and families,\u201d he said.<\/p>

The announcement goes on to stress Epic\u2019s belief that the metaverse lies at the heart of the internet\u2019s future, and that building age-appropriate spaces with partners such as Lego is fundamental to making the metaverse fully realized. \u201cThe LEGO Group and Epic Games will combine their extensive experience to ensure that this next iteration of the internet is designed from the outset with the wellbeing of kids in mind,\u201d the statement reads.<\/p>

It will probably be a while before we see the fruits of this new venture, but the partnership announcement proves that Epic continues to set its sights high for its future in both gaming and the wider tech industry.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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