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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

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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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