Fortnite

Known Risks

• Voice chat exposes children to unmoderated conversations with strangers, including other players and their voice chat partners
• Friend requests can come from unknown adults; the game has no reliable way to verify a real-world relationship
• V-Bucks purchases and item bundles use loot-box-style mechanics — Roblox, Fortnite, and FIFA use gambling-like mechanics (loot boxes, random rewards) that exploit children's developing impulse control, with average spending of £50-100/month when unmonitored

Parent Actions

• Disable or restrict voice chat in parental control settings
• Turn off cross-platform friend requests from unknown players where possible
• Set a spending PIN and review purchase history regularly