How many years is Battle Royale?

First, there are basically two game modes to distinguish "Fortnite" and "Fortnite: Save the World" team up with computer-controlled zombies on the internet to fight for survival.

In "Fortnite: Battle Royale", 100 human players face online in order to be the only survivor on a colorful island. This game mode is free and much more popular than "Save the World" – in reference to "Fortnite", in most cases it means "Battle Royale."

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In "Fortnite: Rescue the World" the players fight against the zombies together, in "Battle Royale", they face each other in the competition. (© Epic Games 2018)

"Fortnite" is published after the European clbadification PEGI from 12 years. The age clbadification, however, refers only to the paid mode "Save the World". Even the self-control entertainment software (USK) released "Fortnite: Save the World" at the age of 12.

The free mode "Fortnite: Battle Royale" has not been verified by the authority. Game developers may submit age identification games online to the USK but are not required to do so. As a result, there is no official USK statement on "Battle Royale"

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In "Fortnite: Battle Royale" a victory is only possible. with weapons, but the violence remains comical and bloodless. (© Epic Games 2018)

A guideline regarding the age clbadification of "Fortnite: Battle Royale" is provided by the educational evaluation of "Ratgeber NRW" by the Center for Youth Media Culture. According to this document, "Fortnite: Battle Royale" is suitable for young people from 14 years old. The badessment is based on the fact that the game despite the great distance of reality is still a survival shooter, which contains inappropriate content for young children and could be too scary for sensitive players. The violence is relatively harmless overall: the graphics of the game are comical, no blood flows in the game and no body remains after extinguishing an opponent.

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Battle Royale refers to a game mode in which players fight up to what they want. there is only one survivor left. (© Epic Games 2018)

Another directive: Nintendo releases the switch version of "Fortnite: Battle Royale" on Nintendo eShop 16+. This clbadification comes from another authority, the IARC, which also evaluates Downloadtitel. The badessment is based on a quiz that game designers must complete when they submit a game on an online distribution platform such as the Nintendo eShop. The IARC logo does not differ from that of the USK in Germany

The versions for Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Xbox One have no information about age, nor the publisher Epic Games himself.

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The comic look and costumes of "Fortnite: Battle Royale" are centered on fun and humor. (© Epic Games 2018)

For age clbadifications, the level of violence and the risk of tension in a game are particularly important. In addition, parents and guardians should be aware of two potentially problematic problems:

• Conversation during play: The cat is a potential source of danger for younger players. It can also be harbadment, insults or intimidation. "Fortnite: Battle Royale" offers a way to report such attacks. This feature should be known and used by teenagers and guardians
• In-game Shopping: In the game, items such as costumes, dances or access to exclusive challenges can be used with a virtual currency called V -Bucks. so-called Battle Pbad, to buy. These are elements that are not necessarily necessary to play and that particularly affect the look. V-Bucks can be purchased in packages for prices between 4.99 and 99.99 euros in the game. The price of a new suit for a pawn ranges from 5 euros to 20 euros

Find the right age note for "Fortnite" can be confusing:

• The original "Fortnite" (ie the "Save the World" mode) is clbadified by the USK from 12 years old
• "Fortnite: Battle Royale" has not been evaluated, but according to an educational evaluation it is d & # 39; about 14 Suitable for years
• In Nintendo eShop, the game is rated by IARC from the age of 16

Ultimately, it is up to parents and guardians to decide if "Fortnite" is suitable for their child . Evaluations can only provide guidance. In any case, it is important that potential hazards that do not come directly from the game – such as chatting or in-game purchases – are communicated to youth.