Game · Medium risk
Is Baldur's Gate 3 safe for your child?
Age guide
17+
We advise Baldur's Gate 3 from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This game is not suitable for children in this age group due to its mature themes, graphic violence, and complex narrative.
- 9-12
- Baldur's Gate 3 is inappropriate for this age range, as its content is designed for mature audiences and includes explicit elements and complex moral choices.
- 13-15
- The game's M-rating indicates it is not recommended for anyone under 17; its depictions of violence, sexuality, and drug use are significant and pervasive.
- 16+
- Older teens may appreciate the deep role-playing elements, intricate story, and strategic combat, but parents should be aware of the frequent mature content, including nudity and graphic violence, and discuss responsible engagement with these themes.
Baldur's Gate 3 is a critically acclaimed role-playing game based on the Dungeons & Dragons universe, known for its deep narrative, complex character interactions, and turn-based combat. Players make significant choices that shape the story and their relationships with companions.
- Age guide
- 17+
- Overall risk
- 5/10
- Violence
- 6/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 3/10
- Stranger contact
- 2/10
- Addiction risk
- 9/10
- Language
- 7/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
Baldur's Gate 3 is a highly acclaimed role-playing game with an 'M for Mature' rating, indicating it is intended for players 17 and older. It features extensive mature content, including graphic violence, nudity, and complex moral choices. Parents should ensure strict adherence to age ratings and be aware of its online co-op features.
What to do about Baldur's Gate 3
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Baldur's Gate 3 age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Baldur's Gate 3?
Parentwise puts Baldur's Gate 3 at 17+. We advise Baldur's Gate 3 from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 6/10, language 7/10, stranger contact 2/10 and addiction risk 9/10.
Can a 10 year old play Baldur's Gate 3?
Not by default: we advise Baldur's Gate 3 from 17+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Baldur's Gate 3 is inappropriate for this age range, as its content is designed for mature audiences and includes explicit elements and complex moral choices.
Can a 12 year old play Baldur's Gate 3?
Not by default: we advise Baldur's Gate 3 from 17+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Baldur's Gate 3 is inappropriate for this age range, as its content is designed for mature audiences and includes explicit elements and complex moral choices.
Can a 13 year old play Baldur's Gate 3?
Not by default: we advise Baldur's Gate 3 from 17+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The game's M-rating indicates it is not recommended for anyone under 17; its depictions of violence, sexuality, and drug use are significant and pervasive.
Is Baldur's Gate 3 appropriate for kids?
Baldur's Gate 3 is a highly acclaimed role-playing game with an 'M for Mature' rating, indicating it is intended for players 17 and older. Parentwise rates Baldur's Gate 3 overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 2/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is Baldur's Gate 3 family friendly?
Baldur's Gate 3 sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It features extensive mature content, including graphic violence, nudity, and complex moral choices.
Baldur's Gate 3 parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Baldur's Gate 3 is a highly acclaimed role-playing game with an 'M for Mature' rating, indicating it is intended for players 17 and older. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (2/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is Baldur's Gate 3 safe for kids?
We advise Baldur's Gate 3 from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). It features extensive mature content, including graphic violence, nudity, and complex moral choices.
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