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Is Apex Legends Mobile safe for your child?

Age guide

13+

We advise Apex Legends Mobile from age 13 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk).

5-8
Apex Legends Mobile is a fast-paced battle royale game with fantasy violence and is not suitable for this age group due to its competitive nature and online interactions.
9-12
Children in this age range might be drawn to the colorful characters and team-based gameplay, but the game contains frequent fantasy violence and requires strategic thinking, making it better suited for older players with supervision.
13-15
Teenagers can engage with Apex Legends Mobile's complex character abilities and tactical combat, which involves shooting and eliminating other players in a competitive online environment.
16+
Older teens can fully participate in the competitive online multiplayer, utilizing advanced strategies and communicating with teammates through voice and text chat, understanding the mature themes of combat and competition.

Apex Legends Mobile is a free-to-play battle royale game where players compete in squads of three to be the last team standing. It features fast-paced combat, unique character abilities, and a shrinking play area.

Age guide
13+
Overall risk
7/10
Violence
7/10
Toxic behaviour
6/10
Stranger contact
7/10
Addiction risk
8/10
Language
5/10
Influence
7/10

What parents should know

Apex Legends Mobile is a fast-paced, competitive battle royale game with fantasy violence and online multiplayer features. It includes in-app purchases and communication with other players, which requires parental oversight. Setting up spending limits and discussing online etiquette are crucial for children playing this game.

What to do about Apex Legends Mobile

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Apex Legends Mobile age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Apex Legends Mobile?

Parentwise puts Apex Legends Mobile at 13+. We advise Apex Legends Mobile from age 13 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). Violence scores 7/10, language 5/10, stranger contact 7/10 and addiction risk 8/10.

Can a 10 year old play Apex Legends Mobile?

Not by default: we advise Apex Legends Mobile from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range might be drawn to the colorful characters and team-based gameplay, but the game contains frequent fantasy violence and requires strategic thinking, making it better suited for older players with supervision.

Can a 12 year old play Apex Legends Mobile?

Not by default: we advise Apex Legends Mobile from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range might be drawn to the colorful characters and team-based gameplay, but the game contains frequent fantasy violence and requires strategic thinking, making it better suited for older players with supervision.

Can a 13 year old play Apex Legends Mobile?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Apex Legends Mobile (13+). Teenagers can engage with Apex Legends Mobile's complex character abilities and tactical combat, which involves shooting and eliminating other players in a competitive online environment.

Is Apex Legends Mobile appropriate for kids?

Apex Legends Mobile is a fast-paced, competitive battle royale game with fantasy violence and online multiplayer features. Parentwise rates Apex Legends Mobile overall as high risk (7/10), with stranger contact at 7/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.

Is Apex Legends Mobile family friendly?

Apex Legends Mobile is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. It includes in-app purchases and communication with other players, which requires parental oversight.

Apex Legends Mobile parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Apex Legends Mobile is a fast-paced, competitive battle royale game with fantasy violence and online multiplayer features. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (7/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).

Is Apex Legends Mobile safe for kids?

We advise Apex Legends Mobile from age 13 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). It includes in-app purchases and communication with other players, which requires parental oversight.

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