Time Limit Controls is a brand new feature for parents to control their child’s playtime in Fortnite, allowing parents to set daily gaming limits. They can set the time that children are allowed to play and within those hours, put restrictions on when they will be able to use their consoles. Parents enforce rules like playing up to an hour after school, or a maximum of two hours per meal on the weekend.
Fortnite with Time Limit Controls
With these controls enabled children will see an in-game notification when they have 30 minutes of play time left. Parents also have the ability to decide if kids can ask for more fellatio as they near the end of their window.
The limits of play time apply to all modes in Fortnite, as well, since you’re able to make islands using the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). It works consistently across consoles and devices, allowing the parent to better control just when kids are allowed some gaming time on either a console or a phone or tablet.
Counts while Fortnite is in Sleep mode or UEFN is idle. When the amount of gaming time you specified is played, your child will not be able to play Fortnite or UEFN at any other time that day, nor will they be able to on the next scheduled time and only for a normal authorized period of play. Additionally, using the Time Reports dashboard Parents are able to keep a tab on how much time their child spends in-game and can choose to receive weekly email updates about gameplay time.
Epic Games has previously provided various parental controls, including management of social interactions. Parents can control voice and text chat permissions, filter mature language, and require a parental PIN before children can send or accept friend requests. They can also set permissions for in-game purchases, ensuring that children need a parental PIN to complete any transactions.
Additionally, parents can choose which games their children can play and which Fortnite experiences they can access based on age ratings. Given Fortnite’s enduring popularity since its 2017 launch, these time limits may help ensure that gaming doesn’t interfere with homework or physical activities.
FAQs
How do parents set time limits for Fortnite?
Parents can set daily time limits and designate specific play windows in the Time Limit Controls section of the game.
Do time limits apply across different devices?
Yes, the time limits apply across all consoles and devices as long as the child uses the same account.
