Highlights:
- Fortnite is disabling its controversial age restrictions
- Fans have criticized the age restrictions as one of the game’s “worst updates”
- The cosmetics will be disabled temporarily, with a long-term solution to come
- Fewer than 10 skins will continue to be gated after the December 3 update
Fortnite Disables Controversial Age Restrictions on Cosmetics
Fortnite, the popular online multiplayer game, has announced that it is disabling its controversial age restrictions on cosmetics. This decision comes after receiving significant backlash from fans who considered the age restrictions to be one of the game’s “worst updates”. In a message posted on its website, the developers of Fortnite stated that the cosmetics will be temporarily disabled while the team works on finding a long-term solution to the issue.
Fortnite is disabling its controversial age restrictions
The decision to implement age restrictions on cosmetics was met with widespread criticism. Many fans argued that this update hindered their ability to fully enjoy the game. They believed that cosmetics should be accessible to all players, regardless of their age.
In response to the criticism, Fortnite’s developers acknowledged the concerns and made the decision to disable the age restrictions.