Fortnite, one of the most popular battle royale games in the world, is taking steps to help parents manage their kids’ playtime. Epic Games has just rolled out new time limit controls, adding more power to its parental controls suite. These changes, along with time reports, are aimed at addressing concerns from parents about how much time their kids are spending in the world of Fortnite and its Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN).
What’s New in Parental Controls?
Epic Games announced these new time management tools in an official blog, and it’s a major win for parents. Here’s a breakdown of what’s being added:
- Time Limits: Parents can now decide when and how long their kids can play Fortnite. This includes setting specific time windows of availability.
- In-Game Notifications: Kids will receive notifications when they have 30 minutes left to play. Once their time is up, they won’t be able to jump back in until the next window opens.
- Time Reports: Parents will also get detailed reports on how long their kids are playing, giving them a clearer picture of their gaming habits.
These tools provide parents with more control over how their children engage with Fortnite, helping ensure they’re not spending too much time glued to their screens. If kids hit their playtime limits, they’ll need to find other forms of entertainment—maybe Roblox or Minecraft will be their next stop!
The Bigger Picture
Fortnite has long been in the crosshairs of parental groups and organizations concerned about video game addiction. A 2018 report even suggested that Fortnite was contributing to addiction in kids. These concerns have also been directed at other popular games, but Fortnite’s massive player base and worldwide popularity have kept it in the spotlight.
With these new controls, Epic is giving parents a powerful tool to strike a balance between gaming and other activities. Whether this will help alleviate concerns over video game addiction remains to be seen, but it’s a step in the right direction.
Fortnite Keeps Moving Forward
Despite any controversy, Fortnite continues to roll forward. Epic recently dropped Fortnite Patch 31.30, which brings new features like sleep mode and the much-anticipated Fortnitemares promotion, perfect for spooky season. The game is also in the middle of Chapter 5 Season 4, packed with new Marvel-themed content. This season is expected to run through November, giving players plenty of time to enjoy the latest updates.
With these new parental controls, Epic Games is clearly listening to feedback, making Fortnite more family-friendly without sacrificing what makes the game so appealing. As Fortnite continues to evolve, both players and parents can now feel a little more in control of their experience.
We’ll dive deeper into these updates on the next Geek Freaks podcast, so stay tuned for more insights!
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