Game · High risk
Is Apex Legends safe for your child?
Age guide
Teen 13+
We advise Apex Legends from age 13 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk).
- 13-15
- Younger teens will engage with the fast-paced battle royale gameplay, learning character abilities and team strategies.
- 16+
- Older teens often delve into the competitive ranked modes, striving for higher tiers and coordinating complex tactics with their squadmates.
Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale game that combines elements of shooter gameplay with character-based abilities. Players form squads and compete against others in an arena, utilizing unique legends, each with their own skills and playstyles. The game emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and quick decision-making, making it engaging for players who enjoy competitive multiplayer experiences.
- Age guide
- Teen 13+
- Overall risk
- 7/10
- Violence
- 7/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 6/10
- Stranger contact
- 8/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 5/10
- Influence
- 6/10
What parents should know
Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale game with intense, competitive gameplay and cartoonish violence. The primary concerns for parents are the unmoderated voice and text chat with strangers, which can expose children to inappropriate content or cyberbullying. In-game purchases for cosmetic items are also present, requiring clear boundaries around spending.
What to do about Apex Legends
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Apex Legends is Teen 13+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Apex Legends setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Apex Legends without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Apex Legends that mean it is time to step in.
Apex Legends age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Apex Legends?
Parentwise puts Apex Legends at Teen 13+. We advise Apex Legends from age 13 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). Violence scores 7/10, language 5/10, stranger contact 8/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old play Apex Legends?
Not by default: we advise Apex Legends from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first.
Can a 12 year old play Apex Legends?
Not by default: we advise Apex Legends from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first.
Can a 13 year old play Apex Legends?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Apex Legends (13+). Younger teens will engage with the fast-paced battle royale gameplay, learning character abilities and team strategies.
Is Apex Legends appropriate for kids?
Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale game with intense, competitive gameplay and cartoonish violence. Parentwise rates Apex Legends overall as high risk (7/10), with stranger contact at 8/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Apex Legends family friendly?
Apex Legends is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. The primary concerns for parents are the unmoderated voice and text chat with strangers, which can expose children to inappropriate content or cyberbullying.
Apex Legends parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale game with intense, competitive gameplay and cartoonish violence. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (8/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Apex Legends safe for kids?
We advise Apex Legends from age 13 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). The primary concerns for parents are the unmoderated voice and text chat with strangers, which can expose children to inappropriate content or cyberbullying.
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