There have so far been 19 ‘seasons’ of Fortnite, spread across three iterations (called ‘chapters’) in its four years on the market. The developers’ gimmick in more recent chapters has been to incorporate popular characters from other franchises – including Marvel and Star Wars – further boosting Fortnite’s appeal to younger audiences.
Without wanting to sound blasé, most of the combat in Fortnite is sanitised enough to reflect the game’s PEGI 12 age rating. Yet real-world threats lurk within these virtual war-zones – from marathon gaming sessions to other players acting aggressively over audio chat. If you have a young Fortnite fan in your family, this guide will help you keep them safe when they play.