In the US, the ESRB rate Fortnite as Teen, only suitable for those 13 years and older. In the UK, the Video Standards council rate Fortnite as PEGI 12 for frequent scenes of mild violence.
However, with the right advice, this is a game that parents can make healthy and valuable for their children. Screen time, stranger chat, rage at losing and escalating costs can seem overwhelming. The challenge for parents is to limit risks and maximise benefits from Fortnite. It offers a knife-edge gun battle that requires practice, skill, teamwork and fast reactions.
Fortnite Battle Royale, commonly simply called Fortnite, is a popular video game from Epic Games.
