Epic Games Implements New Parent-Controlled ‘Cabined’ Accounts For Younger Players

Epic Games has made Fortnite and its other titles a much safer space for underage players with its new parent-controlled Cabined Accounts feature designed to “a tailored experience that is safe and inclusive for younger players while maintaining access to the gameplay you love in Fortnite.”

Cabined Accounts have restricted access to several game features which require parental approval such as voice and text chat, premium item purchases, non-Epic game downloads, push notifications, two-factor authentication, and in-game trading in Rocket League.

“Players around the world will see a one-time request for their age when they log into Fortnite,” Epic explained. “If you are a younger player, your Epic account will be a Cabined Account and you will be asked to provide a parent or guardian’s email address to begin the parental consent process.”

“With a Cabined Account, you will be able to play Fortnite with full access to previously purchased or earned content in-game but will need Parental Controls to be set in order to access certain features,” added the studio. “Once your parent sets up Parental Controls, your experience will respect the settings they select and your account will no longer be a Cabined Account.”

You can learn more about the new security feature on the Epic Games official site and by visiting this FAQ.