{"id":41673,"date":"2023-12-12T15:32:44","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T14:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1943183"},"modified":"2023-12-12T16:25:11","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T15:25:11","slug":"what-is-the-lego-fortnite-age-rating-official-advice-explained","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/what-is-the-lego-fortnite-age-rating-official-advice-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the LEGO Fortnite age rating? Official advice explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

Should you let your kid play it? <\/p>

By Toby Saunders\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 14:32 PM<\/p>

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Following LEGO Fortnite\u2019s launch<\/a>, parents will wonder what its age rating is here in the UK and in the US.<\/p>\n

Is LEGO Fortnite suitable for kids to play? We\u2019ve looked around for all the official advice on the subject and can provide a definitive answer.<\/p>\n

Using what we\u2019ve learned from the official Pan European Game Information (PEGI) board and elsewhere, we\u2019ve combed through all of the potential issues a child may encounter while playing LEGO Fortnite<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read on to find out what the LEGO Fortnite age rating is and for official advice on how to set up parental controls to limit online interactions and voice chat in-game.<\/p>\n

What is the LEGO Fortnite age rating?<\/b><\/h2>\n
The LEGO Fortnite age rating in the UK is PEGI 7<\/b>, ESRB E10+ in the US.<\/p>\n
This is a lower age rating than the main Fortnite game, PEGI 12 in the UK. Strangely enough, though, you can only play LEGO Fortnite by installing the main Fortnite game and playing it in a separate mode.<\/p>\n
On the official PEGI website<\/a>, the age rating report is seven and older due to violence and in-game purchases.<\/p>\n
PEGI explains: \u201cIt features non-realistic violence in a child-friendly setting or context\u2026 Violence is aimed at LEGO characters who break apart into smaller bricks when defeated.<\/p>\n
\u201cWeapons include axes, swords and explosive barrels. There are no visible injuries or blood effects, and due to the LEGO designs and context, violence is not disturbing.\u201d<\/p>\n
In terms of the in-game purchases available, these are entirely optional.<\/p>\n
As PEGI puts it: \u201cParents, carers or other responsible adults should check to see what is being offered before making any purchase on behalf of a child. It should be noted that the game can still be played without the need to purchase such items.\u201d<\/p>\n
LEGO Fortnite is played online, too, which is another worry, as you can chat with other players using text or audio chat. Fortunately, \u201cit\u2019s possible to block other players and to turn chat on or off\u201d.<\/p>