Next Lego Fortnite update to add Cozy and Permadeath Expert modes
Epic Games has revealed that Lego Fortnite is getting two new game modes, both for players who want a relaxing experience and a bigger challenge.
Version 30.10 goes live today (June 13) and introduces two new difficulty modes called Cozy Mode and Expert Mode.
Cozy Mode is designed for those who don’t want to get too involved in combat or worry about gathering resources, allowing for a more relaxed play style – so it’s perfect for those who generally enjoy cozy games like Animal crossing or Minecraft Creative mode.
“Whether you’re a novice survivor or a builder who loves a little of excitement, Cozy mode is for you!’ said Epic. ‘Create a world and be greeted by Slumber, a friendly face that will guide you through your journey step by step.’
The default settings of this mode still feature enemies, but have been toned down to an easy difficulty setting. Storm-Wild enemies have been disabled, along with survival-affecting systems like hunger, temperature, stamina, self-damage, and more.
Players will also immediately respawn when they die, and you won’t drop your entire inventory either. You can also change these settings whenever you want.
On the other hand, Expert Mode is essentially the hardest difficulty setting that can be added to the game and implements a permanent death or ‘permadeath’ system for players willing to take on even tougher enemies called Storm- Wild.
“In Expert Mode, creatures infected by a ‘storm’ roam with creatures that are not infected. (Where does this storm come from…) These Storm-Wild enemies deal more damage, have more health, And move faster than regular enemies. If you’re not willing to face them, running away won’t be easy…
According to Epic, regular enemies will be stronger in Expert mode than in other modes, even if they aren’t Storm-Wild, and if you lose all your health you will be “permanently eliminated from that world” unless you acquire a Totem of Times back to bring yourself back to life.
Players can also earn new achievements in Expert Mode to show off their resilience, including the Grasslands, Dry Valley, and Frostland trophies, which can be earned after defeating a boss in each biome.
You can view the full patch notes herewhere new balance changes and major improvements are also detailed, along with a plethora of new Lego skins.