Funcom Releases New Info on Upcoming Lego Minifigures MMOG

Game developing company, Funcom, has been working with the Lego Group to create a new Lego MMOG (Massively Multiplayer Online Game) based off of the Lego Minifigures line of collectible Lego minifigures. The game is planned to launch in the first half of 2014, and a limited closed beta-test is set to begin in the third quarter of 2013. Funcom has announced the MMOG to be targeted towards children and will be promoted through the official Lego website, Lego.com, and other channels. The game is planned to include many cool features, including fun combat / fighting, classic Lego humor, PvP (player vs. player) battles, diverse & varied worlds, in-game “power bricks” allowing players to increase their character’s stats & power, boss enemies, and many other fun and interactive features. Funcom is currently working on a tablet version of the game, as well as integration with LEGO ID, and other back-end systems.

The contract between Funcom and Lego grants Funcom the rights to make an MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) and companion mobile apps based off of the Lego Minifigures series. It allows for development of the game on PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and Windows Mobile platforms. The contract’s territory is global and the term of the contract ends 3 years after the commercial launch of the Lego Minifigures MMOG, and can be renewed.

Funcom has also released 2 screenshots of the currently-in-development game in their “2012 Fourth Quarter Presentation”, which can be viewed here. You can visit Funcom’s official website at Funcom.com, and you can visit Lego’s official website at Lego.com. Well, we hope you will play and enjoy the new and upcoming Lego Minifigures MMOG coming soon next year in the first half of 2014!