“Epic Games has already outlined ambitious plans for the metaverse and Thursday the “Fortnite” maker announced it intends to build part of it with Lego.
Epic and the LEGO Group have entered a long-term partnership to “shape the future of the metaverse” by constructing a digital experience where children can play safely online. While the companies didn’t go into detail about what that would look like in Thursday’s announcement, they outlined three principles driving development: to prioritize children’s well being, to protect children’s privacy and to equip both children and adults with the necessary tools to shape their digital experience.”