Game · Medium risk
Is Genshin Impact safe for your child?
Age guide
12+
We advise Genshin Impact from age 12 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).
- 9-12
- At this age, children will be drawn to Genshin Impact's exploration and character collection, often engaging with the gacha system for new characters and weapons.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may spend more time in Genshin Impact's co-op mode, interacting with friends or strangers, and participating in limited-time events that require more strategic play.
- 16+
- Older teens might delve into the game's lore and complex combat mechanics, potentially spending money on Wishes to acquire specific high-tier characters or constellations.
Genshin Impact is an open-world action role-playing game where players explore the vast world of Teyvat, complete quests, and battle enemies using elemental powers. It features a gacha system for acquiring new characters and weapons, which can be a significant draw for players.
- Age guide
- 12+
- Overall risk
- 6/10
- Violence
- 4/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 5/10
- Stranger contact
- 6/10
- Addiction risk
- 9/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
Genshin Impact is an open-world action RPG with exploration, combat, and a gacha monetization system. It features online co-op play and in-game chat, which allows interaction with other players. Parents should monitor in-app purchases and discuss online safety regarding communication with strangers.
What to do about Genshin Impact
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 Genshin Impact is 12+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Genshin Impact setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Genshin Impact without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Genshin Impact that mean it is time to step in.
Genshin Impact age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Genshin Impact?
Parentwise puts Genshin Impact at 12+. We advise Genshin Impact from age 12 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 4/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 6/10 and addiction risk 9/10.
Can a 10 year old play Genshin Impact?
Not by default: we advise Genshin Impact from 12+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. At this age, children will be drawn to Genshin Impact's exploration and character collection, often engaging with the gacha system for new characters and weapons.
Can a 12 year old play Genshin Impact?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Genshin Impact (12+). At this age, children will be drawn to Genshin Impact's exploration and character collection, often engaging with the gacha system for new characters and weapons.
Can a 13 year old play Genshin Impact?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Genshin Impact (12+). Teenagers may spend more time in Genshin Impact's co-op mode, interacting with friends or strangers, and participating in limited-time events that require more strategic play.
Is Genshin Impact appropriate for kids?
Genshin Impact is an open-world action RPG with exploration, combat, and a gacha monetization system. Parentwise rates Genshin Impact overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 6/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is Genshin Impact family friendly?
Genshin Impact sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It features online co-op play and in-game chat, which allows interaction with other players.
Genshin Impact parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Genshin Impact is an open-world action RPG with exploration, combat, and a gacha monetization system. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (6/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is Genshin Impact safe for kids?
We advise Genshin Impact from age 12 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). It features online co-op play and in-game chat, which allows interaction with other players.
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