Fortnite
Watch riskMassively popular multiplayer shooter; fun for teens, requires active parental oversight for younger kids.
Ages 10–12Ages 13–15Ages 16+
| Minimum age | 10 |
|---|---|
| Strangers can contact | Yes |
| Location sharing | No |
| Disappearing messages | |
| Parental visibility | Limited |
Fortnite is a free-to-play online multiplayer battle-royale game where players compete to be the last one standing, or participate in team-based modes like Reload and Festival. It also includes creative modes where players can build custom islands and experiences. The game is designed for competitive and social play with friends.
Parental Controls & Account Settings:
- Enable Parental Controls in Epic Games account settings to restrict playtime, spending, and communication.
- Set purchase restrictions to require PIN for any V-Buck (in-game currency) transactions.
- Adjust voice chat and messaging settings: disable or restrict to friends only to limit contact with strangers.
- Review cross-platform play settings if concerned about playing with unknown players.
- Monitor Battle Pass and cosmetic purchases, which encourage spending.
- Set playtime limits through device-level parental controls (iOS Screen Time).
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