Epic Games Faces Backlash Over New Age Rating System in Fortnite

The controversial system restricts the use of certain cosmetic items on islands with lower age ratings, leaving players unable to use some of their purchased items.

Epic Games has introduced a new age rating system for Fortnite's Creative mode islands and cosmetic items, causing an uproar among players.
The new system restricts the use of certain cosmetic items on islands with lower age ratings, leaving players unable to use some of their purchased items.
Many players are confused and frustrated by the seemingly arbitrary restrictions, with some skins deemed too 'scary' or 'violent' for certain age ratings.
Epic Games has stated that about 7% of Fortnite outfits are currently restricted to T-rated islands, and plans to make most outfits compatible with all ratings by auto-adjusting their appearance based on the island's rating.
Despite the backlash, Epic Games seems unlikely to revert the changes, with plans to start un-age restricting cosmetics through alterations beginning in 2024.