Fortnite Island Age Ratings: All About Ratings and Cosmetics

Starting November 16, Fortnite is rolling out a Content Rating System and a Voice Reporting Option to enhance the in-game environment's safety, with a particular focus on protecting minors. Fans are not happy with this decision and are begging Epic Games to rethink the update. Here's everything you need to know about ratings and the changes they will bring.

Ratings

The new system will use ESRB ratings: Everyone (E), Everyone 10+ (E 10+), Teen (T), and Mature 17+ (M). This empowers players and parents to make informed decisions when engaging in Fortnite adventures. Check the images below for examples of how this will appear in-game.

Cosmetics

Some skins in the game may not be suitable for certain age groups, particularly those falling into the E and E 10+ ratings. In such cases, players will find a new icon in their Locker and the Item Shop indicating outfits and accessories that cannot be equipped on islands below a specific rating threshold. If a player equips such items and joins an island with a lower rating, their equipped item will display as compatible with the island's rating.

Community Reactions

As anticipated, community reactions are predominantly negative. This raises a significant concern about players investing in cosmetics but facing limitations on their usage.