Reviving LEGO 2K Drive: Taking a Leap into the Microsoft Flight Simulator Universe

LEGO 2K Drive, the recent release from 2K, introduced the beloved LEGO formula to the racing genre. With its enjoyable race tracks, innovative car-building feature, and all the expected elements of the genre, it certainly captured the essence of a LEGO adventure. However, in comparison to other LEGO games, it was missing a crucial aspect that has made the brand so successful over the years.

Unlike previous LEGO games, LEGO 2K Drive took players to a completely new and original location, without any established intellectual properties (IPs). While original adventures can be exciting, the LEGO brand has thrived on its collaborations with iconic IPs. Considering that even games like Microsoft Flight Simulator have successfully incorporated crossovers with popular IPs, it feels like a missed opportunity for LEGO 2K Drive not to do the same. The essence of the LEGO brand lies in these collaborations, and not including them in the game leaves fans wanting more.

LEGO 2K Drive Needed Crossover Content

LEGO 2K Drive takes players on an exciting journey to the vibrant world of Bricklandia, offering a plethora of captivating characters and engaging activities to enjoy. With options for both single-player and multiplayer exploration, there is no shortage of amusement to be found. However, despite its enjoyable aspects, once players complete the main story, they may find that LEGO 2K Drive lacks a vital component. While there are numerous races to partake in, the game falls short in providing compelling reasons for players to continue their racing endeavors.

Upon its release, LEGO 2K Drive did not incorporate any pre-existing intellectual properties (IPs), which stands out as a peculiar decision considering the LEGO franchise's history of successful adaptations. This omission of popular franchises in an open-world racing game seems like a missed opportunity. Games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe have demonstrated the potential for crossover collaborations to thrive within the racing genre, yet 2K opted to exclude these beloved franchises from the racing experience. Instead of embracing the concept of LEGO Dimensions with cars, LEGO 2K Drive ends up feeling like just another ordinary racing game.

The absence of crossover content in LEGO 2K Drive is particularly noticeable, despite the inclusion of a car-building feature that allows players to customize their vehicles using LEGO bricks. While there is a wide range of options available for constructing different types of cars, such as those from Transformers, James Bond's Aston Martin, Star Wars, and Ghostbusters, the lack of crossover content becomes even more evident. Incorporating crossover content into the game could have greatly enhanced the overall experience, offering players the opportunity to race against iconic characters and build more iconic cars throughout their journey in Bricklandia. Taking inspiration from Microsoft Flight Simulator, 2K could have introduced crossovers that would have opened up an entirely new world for players to explore. Imagine the excitement of seeing Harry Potter racing against Iron Man, Gollum competing with Luke Skywalker, or Indiana Jones going head-to-head with Homer Simpson on tracks representing various franchises.

LEGO 2K Drive is currently available on multiple platforms including PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.