LEGO Fortnite NINJAGO update goes live December 11, 2025, bringing Spinjitzu combat, four elemental powers, and a dedicated NINJAGO Island to LEGO Fortnite Odyssey. Players can now master Fire, Lightning, Earth, and Ice abilities through Sanctums scattered across the new island while defending against monster invasions.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | December 11, 2025 |
| Update Name | NINJAGO: Rise of the Ninja |
| New Location | NINJAGO Island |
| Elemental Powers | Fire, Lightning, Earth, Ice |
| Combat Mechanic | Spinjitzu |
| New Weapons | Nunchucks, Shurikens |
| Pass Outfit | Kai (instant unlock) |
| Shop Skins | Zane, Jay, Cole |
| 2026 Expansion | Part 2 confirmed |
Epic confirmed this marks part one of a two-expansion NINJAGO collaboration, with the second update locked in for 2026 to continue the story. The update includes new ninja weapons like Nunchucks and Shurikens, a paid NINJAGO LEGO Pass featuring Kai, and human-scale NINJAGO skins for standard Fortnite modes.
New NINJAGO Island and elemental combat
The LEGO Fortnite NINJAGO update centers on a fresh NINJAGO Island inside Odyssey, where players explore Sanctums tied to specific elemental powers. Fire, Lightning, Earth, and Ice abilities unlock as progression rewards, and each element can be infused into weapons using Relics found during quests. Spinjitzu acts as the signature melee mechanic, learned through Spinjitzu Scrolls scattered around the island. Combat pairs elemental damage types with ninja movement abilities, letting players run, jump, and spin through enemy waves faster than traditional LEGO Fortnite builds allowed.
Epic designed the island around a story mode where players defend the realm from monsters while unlocking their “true potential” as elemental masters. The narrative framework ties directly into NINJAGO’s 15th anniversary celebrations and sets up the confirmed 2026 follow-up expansion.
Spinjitzu and ninja weapon arsenal
Spinjitzu transforms close-quarters fights, turning players into spinning damage dealers when activated. The mechanic works alongside new ninja weapons including Nunchucks and Shurikens, which are explicitly confirmed as LEGO Fortnite gear additions for the NINJAGO update. These tools shift LEGO Fortnite away from ranged weapon reliance and push melee combat into a more aggressive, fast-paced style.
Movement upgrades complement the weapon set, with ninja-specific mobility options letting players navigate NINJAGO Island’s arenas faster than standard LEGO Fortnite movement allowed. Combined with elemental Relics, the system lets players customize loadouts around preferred elements and weapon types for different combat scenarios.
NINJAGO LEGO Pass and shop skins
The paid NINJAGO LEGO Pass instantly unlocks the Kai LEGO Outfit on purchase, with additional NINJAGO-themed Builds and Decor Bundles earned through Pass progression. Zane, Jay, and Cole are confirmed as separate outfits available through the Fortnite Item Shop, with human-scale versions usable in Battle Royale and Zero Build modes for the first time.
Epic and LEGO confirmed all four characters follow the same design approach seen in previous LEGO collaborations, where minifigure-style skins work exclusively in LEGO Fortnite while human versions function across all Fortnite modes. The Pass and Shop skins tie directly into the NINJAGO Island storyline, with Kai positioned as the lead character for the Rise of the Ninja chapter.
Second NINJAGO expansion confirmed for 2026
Epic officially locked in a second NINJAGO update for 2026, treating Rise of the Ninja as part one of a two-chapter collaboration. Official marketing materials and Fortnite’s announcement blog both state “the story continues” in the follow-up expansion, confirming ongoing NINJAGO content beyond December’s launch.
Community creators and gaming outlets covering the update consistently reference the 2026 expansion as part of Epic’s confirmed NINJAGO roadmap for LEGO Fortnite Odyssey. No specific release window or feature details exist yet for the second update, but Epic framed it as a narrative continuation rather than a standalone expansion.
