A Comprehensive Lego Fortnite Guide for Parents: Learn to Play and Manage Parental Controls

What is Lego Fortnite?

A completely free game, Lego Fortnite is a survival-crafting game much like Minecraft and played exclusively within Fortnite. Players can play alone or join up to seven others to explore a world, build houses and other items, defeat AI enemies such as skeletons and wolves, and invite AI allies into their villages who will then help improve the space. The endgame varies from player to player, with some seeking to beautify their island, while others may want to go on adventures for loot, build vehicles, or just hang out with friends.

Every saved game in Lego Fortnite features a unique island that is semi-randomly generated, ensuring that no two worlds are exactly alike. Players have the option to engage in survival mode, which includes managing resource scarcity, temperature, hunger, and player health, or they can choose sandbox mode, which eliminates these challenges and allows players to build freely. In survival mode, players have the flexibility to toggle features on or off as they please, providing a personalized gaming experience. Lego Fortnite is available for download on multiple platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Android and cloud-based mobile platforms, and PC through the Epic Games Store.

How to download Lego Fortnite

To download and play Lego Fortnite, the first step is to open the store menu on your chosen platform. This applies whether you're playing on a computer, console, or mobile device.

Search for Fortnite (Lego Fortnite has its own tile but either download will work)

Download the game

To start, open the game and either log in or create an Epic Games account. If the account is for a child, you have the option to create a Cabinet Account, designed for younger users and equipped with safety features.

If you're looking to play Lego Fortnite, you can find it exclusively within the Fortnite game. Downloading either the game will allow you to access it. An advantage of having an Epic account is the ability to cross-save, meaning that your saved game(s) will be consistent across different platforms like Switch, PC, and Xbox if you use the same Epic account.

Once you are in Fortnite, you'll see Lego Fortnite featured prominently on the home screen among other in-game experiences such as battle royale, Fortnite Festival, Rocket Racing, and various Creative-mode games created by the community. If you need to set up parental controls, continue reading for the next steps.

How to use parental controls in Fortnite and Lego Fortnite

When it comes to providing a fun digital hangout space for kids, The Lego Group and Epic are both working together toward their shared vision. With this collaboration, Lego Fortnite (as well as Fortnite overall) offers a range of robust parental control features. In fact, the available options outnumber those found in games like Roblox. While you should ultimately be the judge of your own children's content choices, the level of customization offered within Fortnite's parental controls is indeed robust and, in some cases, leading the industry.

To enable parental controls, simply select the option in the pause menu and then follow the steps below:

Create a PIN and link an email (Your Epic account's default email will be used, but you have the option to change it). The PIN is required to access the parental controls menu, ensuring only you can modify the settings.

Customize the settings as you see fit

Fortnite's parental controls can be easily accessed from the main menu as soon as you open the game. The options here are quite detailed and each setting is clearly explained in the menu as you hover over it. These options include filtering out mature language, preventing unapproved players from using voice communications, granting your child access to Creative mode, and restricting content based on their rating, which is split into three options: Everyone, Everyone 10+, and Teen.

Lego Fortnite multiplayer

When it comes to Fortnite content, it's important to note that it does not exceed a Teen rating. Additionally, parental controls are in place to prevent certain items and emotes from being available within certain content ratings. This means that parents can rest assured knowing that not only the game itself, but also some of the player-made interactivity, is age-appropriate.

Lego Fortnite multiplayer

Within the game, players have the ability to invite up to seven others to join them for Lego Fortnite multiplayer. For those trusted players, keys can be given via the in-game pause menu. These keys allow a player to return to an island even when the island's creator isn't present. It's important to only hand out keys to trusted friends or family to ensure that no one can alter your child's world in undesired or upsetting ways while they're away from the game.

Setting up multiplayer for Lego Fortnite for your child--or both of you--is a simple process. However, giving a key to a trusted friend can ensure that your child returns to exciting updates or additions that occurred while they were offline. With parental control options, you have control over who is on your child's friends list.

To add someone to your friends list, send a friend request to their username from the game's social menu. If you want to invite them to your game, you can send a party invite. Once they accept it, they'll join the lobby or the game directly if you've already started playing.

The updates for Lego Fortnite are expected to continue for years. As your child grows and the game evolves, it's important to regularly consider whether any parental controls need to be adjusted. Store the important PIN in a secure place and feel reassured that you have reviewed your child's experience before they dive into the open world of the game.

Editor's P/S

As a hard fan of Lego and Fortnite, I am thrilled about the release of Lego Fortnite. It combines the best of both worlds, offering a creative and engaging gaming experience that appeals to both kids and adults. The survival-crafting aspect of the game is reminiscent of Minecraft, but with the added bonus of being able to play with up to seven other players. This makes it a great game for families and friends to enjoy together.

I appreciate the fact that Lego Fortnite offers a variety of game modes, including survival mode and sandbox mode, which allows players to choose the level of challenge they want. The semi-randomly generated islands ensure that each game is unique, adding to the replay value. The cross-save feature is also a great addition, allowing players to continue their progress across different platforms.