Why Fortnite is asking for date of birth and what is minimum age to play it?

Why Fortnite is asking for date of birth and what is minimum age to play it?

Players will now need to mandatorily enter their age details when logging in

New for-kids accounts have been added to the video games “Fortnite,” “Rocket League,” and “Fall Guys” by video game creator Epic Games. According to the company, “Cabined Accounts” would give younger players a customized experience that is secure and welcoming.

If a player indicates they are a child, privacy laws may require a parent or guardian to provide permission for them to access an online game or service that collects personal information. To comply with these laws, Epic Games need to verify that the person providing consent for their child to access that service is in fact an adult.

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Epic Games adds kids accounts in Fortnite

Why Fortnite is asking for date of birth and what is minimum age to play it?
Fortnite Winterfest 2022 includes free in-game items and more (Image Credits: Epic Games)

All users will be prompted to enter their birth date upon logging in. Someone’s account will be deemed a “Cabined Account” and they will be prompted to input a parent or guardian’s email address to begin the parental consent process in Fortnite if they indicate they are under the age of 13 or the country’s age of digital consent.

Cabined Accounts are a new type of Epic account that will provide a tailored experience that is safe and inclusive for younger players. A notification email about the player’s Epic account will be sent to the player’s parent or legal guardian. By clicking the links in the email, parents can review details about Epic’s privacy policies, give consent for additional features, set up parental controls, and use SuperAwesome’s Kids Web Services to confirm their adult identity.

Disabled features in Cabined Accounts include:

  • Communicating with other players using voice chat or free text chat
  • Purchasing items for money
  • Downloading games that are not owned by Epic Games
  • Receiving recommendations based on past activity
  • Receiving email marketing or push notifications
  • Making trades in Rocket League
  • Using Sign in with Epic, including linking accounts to certain external services, websites or applications
  • Choosing custom display names
  • Using SMS-based two-factor authentication

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Why Fortnite is asking for date of birth and what is minimum age to play it?
Winterfest 2022 (Image Credits: Epic Games)

“We believe that creating a rich experience within the same overall game or product is the best way to empower younger players to meaningfully participate without compromising on safety or privacy,” Epic Games said in its blog post.

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