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Is Call of Duty safe for your child?
Age guide
17+
We advise Call of Duty from age 17 and up. Overall risk 9/10 (high risk).
- 5-8
- This game is rated Mature 17+ and features intense violence, blood, and gore, making it unsuitable for children in this age group.
- 9-12
- The mature themes and realistic combat scenarios in Call of Duty are not appropriate for this age group, as it is designed for older players.
- 13-15
- Teenagers in this bracket may be exposed to strong language and realistic depictions of warfare, which can be intense and potentially desensitizing.
- 16+
- Players aged 16 and above will encounter competitive online multiplayer modes and the potential for unmoderated communication with strangers, requiring maturity to navigate.
Call of Duty is a long-running first-person shooter franchise known for its intense combat, realistic graphics, and competitive multiplayer modes. It often features mature themes, strong language, and graphic violence.
- Age guide
- 17+
- Overall risk
- 9/10
- Violence
- 9/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 8/10
- Stranger contact
- 9/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 8/10
- Influence
- 9/10
What parents should know
Call of Duty is a mature-rated first-person shooter known for its realistic combat and competitive online multiplayer. It features in-game purchases for cosmetic items and Battle Passes, alongside voice and text chat with other players. Parents should prioritize privacy settings and monitor online interactions due to the game's mature content and unmoderated communication.
What to do about Call of Duty
Free with a Parentwise account. The age-by-age verdict needs your child's age, which is why it lives behind the account.
- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Call of Duty is 17+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Call of Duty setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Call of Duty without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Call of Duty that mean it is time to step in.
Call of Duty age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Call of Duty?
Parentwise puts Call of Duty at 17+. We advise Call of Duty from age 17 and up. Overall risk 9/10 (high risk). Violence scores 9/10, language 8/10, stranger contact 9/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play Call of Duty?
Not by default: we advise Call of Duty from 17+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The mature themes and realistic combat scenarios in Call of Duty are not appropriate for this age group, as it is designed for older players.
Can a 12 year old play Call of Duty?
Not by default: we advise Call of Duty from 17+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The mature themes and realistic combat scenarios in Call of Duty are not appropriate for this age group, as it is designed for older players.
Can a 13 year old play Call of Duty?
Not by default: we advise Call of Duty from 17+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Teenagers in this bracket may be exposed to strong language and realistic depictions of warfare, which can be intense and potentially desensitizing.
Is Call of Duty appropriate for kids?
Call of Duty is a mature-rated first-person shooter known for its realistic combat and competitive online multiplayer. Parentwise rates Call of Duty overall as high risk (9/10), with stranger contact at 9/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Call of Duty family friendly?
Call of Duty is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. It features in-game purchases for cosmetic items and Battle Passes, alongside voice and text chat with other players.
Call of Duty parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Call of Duty is a mature-rated first-person shooter known for its realistic combat and competitive online multiplayer. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (9/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Call of Duty safe for kids?
We advise Call of Duty from age 17 and up. Overall risk 9/10 (high risk). It features in-game purchases for cosmetic items and Battle Passes, alongside voice and text chat with other players.
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