Battle royale games have become a popular way to spend time online. They’re fast-paced, action-packed games with a low barrier to entry.

Fortnite is a free-to-play video game created by Epic Games and released in 2017. Its most popular mode is Battle Royale, in which up to 100 players enter an online world to fight off zombie-like creatures until only one remains standing.

There’s also a ‘Creative Mode’ where players can build their own buildings and play mini-games. There are also live events, such as a recent Star Wars event where players could collect a lightsaber and use it in future matches.

A lot of kids love to play Fortnite, and it’s an ideal game for teaching children about communication, planning and teamwork. But parents need to understand how it can affect their child’s safety and well-being.

It’s a cross-platform game, meaning that players can interact with each other on any device. This allows them to form friends on different platforms and play together as a group.

Another feature of Fortnite is its “Creator Code,” which lets professional gamers and content creators earn a small portion of the sales from players using their codes. It’s a great way for game developers to get some cash and for fans to show their support for their favorite game creators.

‘Creative Mode’ is an innovative new game mode from Epic Games, which lets players build their own islands in Fortnite. In this mode, players can spawn items from the Battle Royale mode on their island and create games that range from battle arenas to race courses to platforming challenges.

While this game mode is free, it offers players the opportunity to unlock special items and cosmetics with a Battle Pass. These can be bought with V-Bucks, which can then be redeemed for in-game items such as weapons and emotes.

This mode can be very addictive for players, but it’s a good idea to check in with your kids to make sure they’re playing responsibly. Especially if they’re not familiar with the game or are playing on mobile devices, it’s important to explain to them that they need to be careful about what they say in chat.

It’s possible to set up privacy settings in the game that limit who can chat with your child and who can join their group. This will help to protect your child from unwanted contact and bullying, while making it easier for you to monitor their progress.

There are some serious risks to playing this game, though. There’s a chance that your child will see inappropriate language in the chat function, and they may be exposed to threats or violence from strangers in the game.

The violence in Fortnite is cartoonish and less violent than other games, but there are still some scenes of murder and suicide that might disturb younger players. This is why the game is rated 12+ by PEGI, and you should keep an eye on your child when they’re playing.