Game · Medium risk
Is EA Sports FC 26 safe for your child?
Age guide
3+
We advise EA Sports FC 26 from age 3 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children can enjoy the basic gameplay of EA Sports FC 26 in offline kick-off modes, focusing on simple matches without online interaction or complex team management.
- 9-12
- Players in this age group will begin to explore career mode and online friendly matches, but parental guidance is recommended for managing in-game currencies and interactions in Ultimate Team.
- 13-15
- Teenagers will likely engage with the competitive online modes, including Ultimate Team, where they will encounter other players and the temptation of spending on player packs.
- 16+
- Older players will fully participate in all competitive online modes, including Esports events and the transfer market within Ultimate Team, requiring awareness of online conduct and spending habits.
EA Sports FC 26 is a football simulation game, serving as a successor to the FIFA series, offering realistic gameplay, team management, and various competitive modes. It features licensed teams and players for an authentic experience.
- Age guide
- 3+
- Overall risk
- 5/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 5/10
- Stranger contact
- 6/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Influence
- 6/10
What parents should know
EA Sports FC 26 is a popular soccer simulation game with online multiplayer and a 'loot box' driven Ultimate Team mode. Parents should be mindful of potential in-game spending, particularly on FC Points for player packs, and manage online interactions through privacy settings. The game's competitive nature can also lead to frustration for some players.
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EA Sports FC 26 age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is EA Sports FC 26?
Parentwise puts EA Sports FC 26 at 3+. We advise EA Sports FC 26 from age 3 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 6/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play EA Sports FC 26?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for EA Sports FC 26 (3+). Players in this age group will begin to explore career mode and online friendly matches, but parental guidance is recommended for managing in-game currencies and interactions in Ultimate Team.
Can a 12 year old play EA Sports FC 26?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for EA Sports FC 26 (3+). Players in this age group will begin to explore career mode and online friendly matches, but parental guidance is recommended for managing in-game currencies and interactions in Ultimate Team.
Can a 13 year old play EA Sports FC 26?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for EA Sports FC 26 (3+). Teenagers will likely engage with the competitive online modes, including Ultimate Team, where they will encounter other players and the temptation of spending on player packs.
Is EA Sports FC 26 appropriate for kids?
EA Sports FC 26 is a popular soccer simulation game with online multiplayer and a 'loot box' driven Ultimate Team mode. Parentwise rates EA Sports FC 26 overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 6/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is EA Sports FC 26 family friendly?
EA Sports FC 26 sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. Parents should be mindful of potential in-game spending, particularly on FC Points for player packs, and manage online interactions through privacy settings.
EA Sports FC 26 parents guide: what should a parent know first?
EA Sports FC 26 is a popular soccer simulation game with online multiplayer and a 'loot box' driven Ultimate Team mode. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (6/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is EA Sports FC 26 safe for kids?
We advise EA Sports FC 26 from age 3 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Parents should be mindful of potential in-game spending, particularly on FC Points for player packs, and manage online interactions through privacy settings.
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