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Is God of War Ragnarök safe for your child?
Age guide
17+ (Mature)
We advise God of War Ragnarök from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This game is rated Mature and is not appropriate for children in this age group due to its graphic violence and mature themes.
- 9-12
- God of War Ragnarok is rated Mature and contains content unsuitable for pre-teens, including frequent intense violence and strong language.
- 13-15
- The game's Mature rating indicates that its graphic combat, mature narrative, and strong language are not recommended for teenagers under 17.
- 16+
- Older teens who are at least 17 years old may engage with the complex narrative, character development, and challenging combat system, understanding the context of its mythological violence.
God of War Ragnarök is an action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It continues the story of Kratos and his son Atreus as they journey through the Nine Realms to prevent Ragnarök, facing Norse gods and mythical creatures.
- Age guide
- 17+ (Mature)
- Overall risk
- 5/10
- Violence
- 9/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 3/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 7/10
- Influence
- 6/10
What parents should know
God of War Ragnarok is an action-adventure game with a Mature rating, featuring intense, graphic combat and a complex narrative rooted in Norse mythology. Players control Kratos and Atreus as they navigate a world filled with mythological creatures and gods. The game contains frequent depictions of violence, dismemberment, and strong language, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.
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God of War Ragnarök age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is God of War Ragnarök?
Parentwise puts God of War Ragnarök at 17+ (Mature). We advise God of War Ragnarök from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 9/10, language 7/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play God of War Ragnarök?
Not by default: we advise God of War Ragnarök from 17+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. God of War Ragnarok is rated Mature and contains content unsuitable for pre-teens, including frequent intense violence and strong language.
Can a 12 year old play God of War Ragnarök?
Not by default: we advise God of War Ragnarök from 17+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. God of War Ragnarok is rated Mature and contains content unsuitable for pre-teens, including frequent intense violence and strong language.
Can a 13 year old play God of War Ragnarök?
Not by default: we advise God of War Ragnarök from 17+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The game's Mature rating indicates that its graphic combat, mature narrative, and strong language are not recommended for teenagers under 17.
Is God of War Ragnarök appropriate for kids?
God of War Ragnarok is an action-adventure game with a Mature rating, featuring intense, graphic combat and a complex narrative rooted in Norse mythology. Parentwise rates God of War Ragnarök overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is God of War Ragnarök family friendly?
God of War Ragnarök sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. Players control Kratos and Atreus as they navigate a world filled with mythological creatures and gods.
God of War Ragnarök parents guide: what should a parent know first?
God of War Ragnarok is an action-adventure game with a Mature rating, featuring intense, graphic combat and a complex narrative rooted in Norse mythology. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is God of War Ragnarök safe for kids?
We advise God of War Ragnarök from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Players control Kratos and Atreus as they navigate a world filled with mythological creatures and gods.
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