The popular sandbox game LEGO Fortnite released its highly anticipated v28.30 update called “Gone Fishin’” on February 22nd, 2024. This major update adds a fun fishing system to the game along with new craftable items, resources, and other improvements. This article will show you all of the new things Epic Games have added to the new update!
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LEGO Fortnite v28.30 Gone Fishin' Update
The recent update for LEGO Fortnite brings a new Gone Fishin' minigame, creatures to catch, resources, and more! Here is a complete list for all of the things added into the new update:
Gone Fishin'
Fishing is undoubtedly the highlight of the Gone Fishin’ update. Players can now craft four tiers of fishing rods using different materials at crafting stations. They can then use these rods to catch a variety of colorful Lego fish in bodies of water across the map.
| Item | Level | How to Unlock |
| Common Fishing Rod | Level 1 Crafting Bench |
Add a cord to your inventory |
| Uncommon Fishing Rod | Level 2 Crafting Bench | Add a knotroot rod to your inventory |
| Rare Fishing Rod | Level 3 Crafting Bench | Add a flexwood rod to your inventory |
| Epic Fishing Rod | Level 4 Crafting Bench | Add a frostpine rod your inventory |
The type of fish you can catch depends on factors like biome, weather, and time of day. There are 15 fish to collect, some with rare “Legendary” versions to seek out.
Epic Games teased displaying Legendary catches in the future. Here is the complete fish list you can catch in the new update:
- Orange Flopper
- Blue Flopper
- Green Flopper
- Vendetta Flopper
- Black and Blue Shield Fish
- Purple Thermal Fish
- Raven Thermal Fish
- Silver Thermal Fish
- Blue Slurp Fish
- Purple Slurp Fish
- Yellow Slurp Fish
- Blue Small Fry
- Cuddle Jelly Fish
- Slurp Jelly Fish
- Molten Spicy Fish
Food Processor and Bait Bucket
All those fish you catch in the new minigame can be put to good use, too. The v28.30 update brings the new Food Processor station that lets players craft fish filets out of their catches. These filets can then be used to cook up dishes like Smoked Fry Fish and Black and Blue Shieldfish Sushi at grills.
While fishing rods alone are enough to catch fish, players can increase their chances with bait. The update introduces bait buckets that can be crafted in four tiers using fish filets, juice, and juicers. Throwing bait from these buckets creates fishing spots in water, attracting hungry fish.
| Item | Craft | How to Unlock |
| Common Bait Bucket | Craftable at Food Processor |
Add a Fish Filet to your inventory |
| Uncommon Bait Bucket | Craftable at Juicer | Add a common bait bucket to your inventory |
| Rare Bait Bucket | Craftable at Juicer | Add a common bait bucket to your inventory |
| Epic Bait Bucket | Craftable at Juicer | Add a common bait bucket to your inventory |
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New Resources
Aside from fishing, Lego Fortnite also gets two new resources and crafting ingredients in v28.30: sand and glass. Players can now use shovels to dig up sand from sandy areas, which can then be processed into glass using crafting benches.
That glass can be used to create several handy new exploration tools as well. The Spyglass magnifies distant scenery when equipped. The Compass and Advanced Compass add navigation aids to the screen. They display which direction the player is facing or even set custom map markers.
New Villagers
Along with the fishing expert Turk, the updated Villager pool includes Outcast and Bob as potential residents. Players may come across them and convince them to join their settlement.
New Charms and Outfit Styles
Characters in Lego Fortnite can also employ new charms for certain benefits. The Reflection Charm deals damage back at attackers, while the Wavebreak Charm boosts swimming speed. These are crafted using fish.
Additionally, several existing Fortnite outfits like Lazarbeam, Ninja, and more now have unlockable Lego “styles”. Owners can mix and match between styles, including:
- Airie
- Flakes Power
- Iron Man Zero
- Lazarbeam
- Loserfruit
- Maxxed Out Max
- Ninja
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Other Major Improvements and Fixes in LEGO Fortnite v28.30 Update
Besides adding new content, LEGO Fortnite update v28.30 also include some fixes and quality of life improvements:
- Increased max number of Villagers to 20
- Players can now sit in chairs
- Recipes consistently unlock in Sandbox mode
- Fixed bugs with stamina recharge, spawn points
- Physics fixes related to placing buildings
- Multiple UI fixes
If you want to see a more detailed update, visit here. With fishing, charming new fish designs, and the steady stream of other new additions, the Gone Fishin’ update looks to be a great catch for fans hungry for more LEGO Fortnite fun.
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