Why is Fortnite asking for my birthday
Epic Games have set up parental control on all their games to ensure under 13s are protected.
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Fortnite, the title from Epic Games, has been asking players to verify their birthday when signing in. As it turns out, this not just an issue with Fortnite, but other Epic Games titles such as Fall Guys, as mentioned by one Reddit user. It appears that the reason why Fortnite is asking for your birthday is to mitigate the chance of people violating the parental guidance. The Entertainment Software Ratings Board rates Fortnite “T” for teen, which means ages 13 and up, amongst other official ratings who consider it the same.
Fortnite developers, Epic Games have issued a new set of rules regarding parental consent, verifable age emails and cabined accounts which are designed to ensure that kids of all ages can enjoy these games appropriately.
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Why is Fortnite asking for my age?
Through Fortnite asking for you to verify your age, you are verifying to Epic Games whether or not you are under the age of 13. If the answer is no, you may continue playing. 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. 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.
All users will be asked 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 as such. This will not be parental consent email will not be prompted if the player indicates they are older than 13.
What are Fortnite Cabined Accounts?
Cabined Accounts are new for-kids accounts have been added to the video games Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys. These have been set up to ensure that players under the age of 13 can still play the game. Just in a safer and more secure environment. According to the company, “Cabined Accounts” would give younger players a customized experience that is secure and welcoming.
Cabined Accounts are a new type of Epic account that will provide a catered experience for those under 13 that is safe for younger players. A notification email about the player’s Epic account will be sent to the player’s parent or guardian. By clicking the links in the email, parents can review details about the privacy policies. They can also give consent for additional features, or set up parental controls.
