Get ready to drop into the action with some brand new LEGO sets that are inspired by the hit battle royale game Fortnite. It was not long ago that Epic Games partnered with LEGO to create a new LEGO-inspired game mode featuring brick models of original skins.

Consumer Electronics Show, the Lego Group gave us a potential answer. The company announced Lego Smart Play, which adds smart technology to your Lego builds, thanks to a new smart brick. It's not just a lone brick,

LEGO unveiled Smart Play at CES 2026, embedding interactive tech into bricks. The first Star Wars sets launch March 1, with preorders Jan. 9.

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The new sensor-packed Smart Play Brick will land this spring as part of a special Star Wars collection. The update adds interactive lights and sound to the Lego experience—including the minifigs.

The brand-new, jaw-dropping Lego smart brick tech can recognize other bricks, activate effects and play music. They're debuting in Star Wars Lego sets this spring and we got an early look at CES 2026.