Fortnite

• Fortnite: Save the World: A tower defense and shooter-based cooperative Mode, where up to four players work together against zombies and defend objects by building fortifications. Tersedia di PC, macOS, PlayStation 4, dan Xbox One.
• Fortnite Battle Royale: A free battle royale Mode that supports up to 100 players, where players fight until they are the last to survive in a shrinking arena. Tersedia di berbagai platform termasuk PC, konsol, Nintendo Switch, iOS, dan Android.
• Fortnite Creative: A sandbox Mode that allows players to create their own world and Battle arena.
• LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, Fortnite Festival, dan Fortnite Ballistic: Additional modes such as survival games, races, rhythm and tactical shooters, with some of them like LEGO Fortnite designed to be family friendly.

Compatibility with Children

1. Age Rating:
   • Fortnite has a rating ESRB Teen (13+) in the United States and PEGI 12 in Europe due to mild violence (cartoon design, no blood), online interaction, and in-game purchases. Modes like LEGO Fortnite have a lower rating (ESRB E10+ or PEGI 7), more suitable for children.
   • The Battle Royale and Save the World modes contain elements of gunplay that may not be appropriate for children under 12, although the violence is non-realistic.
2. Potential Benefits:
   • Social Interaction: Fortnite encourages teamwork (especially in Save the World and squad modes) as well as communication with friends, which can improve social skills. Studies show children who play Fortnite may exhibit prosocial behaviors, such as being more generous or helpful, when their psychological needs are met.
   • Creativity: Fortnite's Creative and LEGO modes allow children to express creativity through building and design.
   • Decision Making: The game trains quick decision making, strategy, and resource management.
3. Risks and concerns:
   • Violence: Although cartoonish, The Battle Royale mode involves the elimination of other players, which can affect a sensitive child or prone to aggressive behavior. Parents need to monitor the impact.
   • Addiction: Fortnite has an addictive nature due to regular updates and competitive elements. The WHO classifies gaming addiction as a mental disorder (gaming disorder), and there are reports of children spending excessive time (for example, 12 hours a day) to interfere with sleep and school performance.
   • Online Interactions: Unsupervised voice and text chat may expose children to abusive language or adult content.
   • In-Game Purchases: Fortnite offers the purchase of V-Bucks for skins and cosmetic items, which can encourage overspending if not controlled.
4. Parental Control:
   • Epic Games provides powerful parental control features, such as limiting playtime, disabling voice/text chat, filtering adult languages, and controlling purchases. Cabin accounts for minors require parental consent, allowing for greater supervision.
   • Parents can set daily/weekly time limits through Epic Games settings to prevent excessive play.
   • For children aged 0-2 years, exposure to screens (including games) is not recommended because it can affect brain development. For 2-6 year olds, non-digital activities take precedence, but when it comes to playing, modes like LEGO Fortnite are more appropriate.
5. Recommendation:
   • Children under 7 years old: Not recommended, except for LEGO Fortnite mode with close supervision and limited playtime (for example, 30 minutes/Day).
   • Children 7-12 Years: LEGO Fortnite or Creative Mode is more suitable, with active parental controls to limit chat and playtime (1-2 hours/day). Battle Royale can be considered for a more mature child with supervision.
   • Teen (13+): Battle Royale and other modes can be played with minimal supervision, but still limit playing time to prevent addiction.
   • Parents should check the rating of each mode, discuss the content with the child, and monitor behavior after playing to detect signs of aggressiveness or addiction.