Game · Medium risk
Is EA Sports FC safe for your child?
Age guide
6+
We advise EA Sports FC from age 6 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children can enjoy the basic gameplay of controlling soccer players in exhibition matches, focusing on simple actions like passing and shooting.
- 9-12
- Children in this age group might explore the 'Kick Off' mode, playing against friends locally, or begin to understand the fundamentals of team management in a simplified career mode.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may engage with the 'Career Mode' more deeply, managing team finances and transfers, and might start playing online 'Friendlies' with known contacts.
- 16+
- Older teens often dive into the highly competitive 'Ultimate Team' mode, building custom squads and competing in online divisions, which involves strategic player acquisition and in-game currency management.
EA Sports FC is a series of football (soccer) simulation video games, formerly known as FIFA, developed by EA Sports. It allows players to manage and play with their favorite teams and players, compete in various leagues and tournaments, and build ultimate teams.
- Age guide
- 6+
- Overall risk
- 6/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 7/10
- Stranger contact
- 7/10
- Addiction risk
- 9/10
- Language
- 5/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
EA Sports FC is a comprehensive soccer simulation game offering various play modes, including competitive online experiences. The 'Ultimate Team' mode, with its reliance on purchasable player packs, is a key area for parental oversight regarding spending. Parents should also manage online communication features to ensure a safe and positive gaming environment.
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EA Sports FC age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is EA Sports FC?
Parentwise puts EA Sports FC at 6+. We advise EA Sports FC from age 6 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 5/10, stranger contact 7/10 and addiction risk 9/10.
Can a 10 year old play EA Sports FC?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for EA Sports FC (6+). Children in this age group might explore the 'Kick Off' mode, playing against friends locally, or begin to understand the fundamentals of team management in a simplified career mode.
Can a 12 year old play EA Sports FC?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for EA Sports FC (6+). Children in this age group might explore the 'Kick Off' mode, playing against friends locally, or begin to understand the fundamentals of team management in a simplified career mode.
Can a 13 year old play EA Sports FC?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for EA Sports FC (6+). Teenagers may engage with the 'Career Mode' more deeply, managing team finances and transfers, and might start playing online 'Friendlies' with known contacts.
Is EA Sports FC appropriate for kids?
EA Sports FC is a comprehensive soccer simulation game offering various play modes, including competitive online experiences. Parentwise rates EA Sports FC overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 7/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is EA Sports FC family friendly?
EA Sports FC sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. The 'Ultimate Team' mode, with its reliance on purchasable player packs, is a key area for parental oversight regarding spending.
EA Sports FC parents guide: what should a parent know first?
EA Sports FC is a comprehensive soccer simulation game offering various play modes, including competitive online experiences. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (7/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is EA Sports FC safe for kids?
We advise EA Sports FC from age 6 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). The 'Ultimate Team' mode, with its reliance on purchasable player packs, is a key area for parental oversight regarding spending.
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