Fortnite: a parent's guide

Fortnite: a parent's guide

Rubén Martínez ruvenmb

June 10, 2020 - 2:13 PM CEST

In this guide that we have created for parents of Fortnite Battle Royale we answer the most common questions about this video game from Epic Games.

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Fortnite: a parent's guide

Fortnite is one of the most successful video games lately. As such, many children often play it , why we created this guide for fathers and mothers , in which we intend to resolveros the doubts and frequently asked questions about this game. In this section of our complete guide to Fortnite Battle Royale we solve the most recurring questions:

Do I have to pay to play Fortnite?

The short answer is "no" . The long answer is "no, but with nuances" . The first thing we must understand is that Fortnite consists of several game modes . On the one hand we have the cooperative campaign Save the World , in which up to four players gather forces to eliminate enemies controlled by the machine. On the other, we have the Battle Royale mode , which is what the vast majority of people are referring to when they talk about Fortnite . The Creative Mode is part of Battle Royale.

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This is the home screen of Fortnite, in which we select the game mode

Saving the World costs between € 39.99 and € 59.99 , depending on the version we want. On the other hand, Battle Royale is completely and totally free .

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These are the different purchase options of Fortnite: Save the World

In addition to this, although Fortnite Battle Royale is free, it contains in-game purchases , although they are not mandatory if you simply want to play. Among the paid content is the following:

Battle Pass : subscription to the game that lasts about three months , in exchange it costs about € 9.99, and allows you to obtain characters and cosmetic objects such as backpacks and exclusive dances of each Battle Pass.

paVos : they are the virtual currency of the game . They are used to buy objects such as the Battle Pass, or objects in the in-game store such as costumes / characters, backpacks, dances ...

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Turkeys are the in-game currency, and are purchased for real money. They are used to buy objects such as costumes, dances or music

Is Fortnite a violent game? Is it suitable for my son / daughter?

The PEGI , which is the body in charge of classifying video game content in Europe, gives Fortnite a recommended age of 12 and up . The reasons that this entity gives to classify it in this recommended age frame is for violence , and for in-game purchases .

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Fortnite is PEGI 12

Fortnite is a video game that contains violence because it is a shooting title in which its characters use firearms . However, taking into account the aesthetic of cartoons that both the game world and the characters that inhabit it have, this makes its content not as crude as that of, for example, Call of Duty, which makes it suitable for younger players .

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In Fortnite there are shootings, although the cartoon aspect makes violence lower

In any case, we remind you that PEGI issues recommendations, not obligations ; There would be no problem with a boy or a girl under 12 playing Fortnite as long as they follow the rules of responsible use and consumption, and parental supervision .

How to download Fortnite?

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Fortnite Battle Royale is free, though it has in-game purchases

We invite you to click on the following links that will take you to the page of our guide where we tell you how to download Fortnite for free