Lego Fortnite’s Sandbox mode has settled into a comfortable role in 2026: a low-stakes workshop where players can build villages, test vehicle ideas, and learn the game’s looser creative tools without burning through Survival resources. The Gone Fishin’ update introduced a set of Freeplay Quests designed to walk players through that space, and the six-step checklist remains a useful starting point for anyone who wants to see what Sandbox can do. The quests must be completed in a Sandbox World, and they focus on dynamic platforms, creature inventory tools, and abilities that are not part of the standard Survival loop.

Here’s the deal: Sandbox mode gives players access to build and crafting recipes immediately, along with infinite resources. That makes it a natural testing ground for ambitious builds that might be expensive or risky in Survival. The Freeplay Quests lean into that freedom. They are not a race, and they are not meant to punish experimentation. Instead, they act like a short guided tour of the mode’s more playful corners.

What the Freeplay Quests Ask Players to Do

The six quests are straightforward once players know where to look. Most of the work happens in the build menu, the inventory, or through a single Sandbox-only ability. The full checklist looks like this:

Quest	How to complete it
Build a Dynamic Platform in a Sandbox World.	Open the build menu, go to Toys, select the Dynamic Platform recipe, and place it on the ground.
Build Balloons, Thrusters, or Wheels on Dynamic Platforms in a Sandbox World.	Build a total of 12 Balloons, Thrusters, or Wheels on Dynamic Platforms while crafting a plane or car.
Complete a Shogun Palace build in a Sandbox World.	Shogun Palace builds are unlocked in Frostlands on Survival Worlds, but Sandbox players already have access. Place and complete just one.
Add Creatures to your inventory in a Sandbox World.	Open the inventory, go to the All Items tab, navigate to Creatures, and add six creatures.
Use the Fly ability in a Sandbox World.	Double-tap the jump button to enter Fly mode and fly around the map once.
Use an Activation Switch in a Sandbox World.	Craft an Activation Switch for a device and activate it three times.

Why These Quests Matter Beyond the Checklist

Sandbox mode is often described as a creativity mode, but its practical value is broader. Players can prototype vehicle designs with Dynamic Platforms, Balloons, Thrusters, and Wheels before committing to similar builds in Survival. They can also explore large structures such as the Shogun Palace without gathering every material first. That freedom is the point. The Freeplay Quests simply give players a nudge toward those tools.

The creature inventory quest is a good example of Sandbox’s unusual permissions. In a normal Survival run, creatures are part of the world and the danger around it. In Sandbox, players can pull six creatures directly into their inventory from the All Items tab. It is a small mechanical difference, but it shows how far the mode separates building and experimentation from survival pressure.

The Fly ability is another Sandbox-only convenience. Double-tapping the jump button lets players rise above their village and look at layouts from a new angle. For players who have spent hours placing walls and platforms one by one, that aerial view can be genuinely useful. No sweat: the quest only requires one flight, so there is no need to master the controls before moving on.

Practical Tips for a Clean Run

• Build the Dynamic Platform first. It is the foundation for the vehicle-related quest.

• Place the 12 Balloons, Thrusters, or Wheels on Dynamic Platforms rather than scattering them around the world.

• Complete only one Shogun Palace build. The quest does not require a full district of palaces.

• Use the All Items tab when adding creatures. The Creatures category is the key stop.

• Activate the Activation Switch three times. That’s the whole job.

As of 2026, the Freeplay Quests remain a tidy introduction to Sandbox mode’s looser rules. They do not demand rare materials or a long grind. Instead, they ask players to build, fly, tinker, and test. For newcomers, that is a gentle on-ramp. For veteran builders, it is a reminder that Sandbox is still the best place to try something strange before taking it into Survival.

In a mode where resources are infinite, the real currency is curiosity. The six Freeplay Quests reward just enough of it to get players started.