Although the game isn't rating for profanity, its online nature could expose younger players to offensive language from random strangers via the voice or on-screen text chat. Not covered by ratings are the interactions with other players online. Damage is dealt by numbers and life bars and monsters disappear in a purple flash when defeated.' Online Players

The VSC expand on the PEGI rating by stating that 'Violence consists of you using whatever weapons you can find or make to fend off the monsters of the Storm and save the survivors. It is not suitable for persons under 12 years of age. In the UK the Video Standards council rate Fortnite as PEGI 12 for frequent scenes of mild violence. It teaches a deep amount of collaboration and working together and saving team mates. Fortnite leapt to greater popularity with its Battle Royale mode that can be played for free and pits up to 100 players against each other while a mysterious cloud steadily reduces the size of the war zone, creating knife edge and climatic gun fights.Īlthough it is just a shooting game players will develop strategic thinking, forward planning and creative approaches to combat.