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Is PUBG safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise PUBG from age 13 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk).
- 5-8
- The intense, competitive nature and realistic combat of PUBG are generally not suitable for children in this age group.
- 9-12
- Children at this age might be drawn to the battle royale format, but the strategic combat and player elimination can be overwhelming, and voice chat may expose them to mature language.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can engage with the tactical gameplay and team coordination in PUBG, but parents should monitor their use of in-game voice chat and potential exposure to gambling-like mechanics in loot crates.
- 16+
- Older teens can fully participate in the competitive aspects of PUBG, including advanced strategies and communication with teammates, while being aware of potential spending on cosmetic items or season passes.
PUBG, or PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, is a multiplayer battle royale game where players compete to be the last one standing on an island. Players start with no equipment and must scavenge for weapons, armor, and supplies while eliminating other players. The game involves strategic gameplay, teamwork, and quick decision-making under pressure. As the match progresses, the play area shrinks, increasing player encounters and tension.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 8/10
- Violence
- 8/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 7/10
- Stranger contact
- 9/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 6/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
PUBG is a competitive battle royale game with realistic combat and player-versus-player action. Parents should manage voice chat settings to protect children from inappropriate language and establish platform-level controls for in-game purchases. The game's intense nature and potential for unregulated social interaction warrant careful consideration and ongoing discussion about online safety and healthy gaming habits.
What to do about PUBG
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The exact PUBG setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about PUBG without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in PUBG that mean it is time to step in.
PUBG age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is PUBG?
Parentwise puts PUBG at 13+. We advise PUBG from age 13 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk). Violence scores 8/10, language 6/10, stranger contact 9/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play PUBG?
Not by default: we advise PUBG from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children at this age might be drawn to the battle royale format, but the strategic combat and player elimination can be overwhelming, and voice chat may expose them to mature language.
Can a 12 year old play PUBG?
Not by default: we advise PUBG from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children at this age might be drawn to the battle royale format, but the strategic combat and player elimination can be overwhelming, and voice chat may expose them to mature language.
Can a 13 year old play PUBG?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for PUBG (13+). Teenagers can engage with the tactical gameplay and team coordination in PUBG, but parents should monitor their use of in-game voice chat and potential exposure to gambling-like mechanics in loot crates.
Is PUBG appropriate for kids?
PUBG is a competitive battle royale game with realistic combat and player-versus-player action. Parentwise rates PUBG overall as high risk (8/10), with stranger contact at 9/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is PUBG family friendly?
PUBG is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. Parents should manage voice chat settings to protect children from inappropriate language and establish platform-level controls for in-game purchases.
PUBG parents guide: what should a parent know first?
PUBG is a competitive battle royale game with realistic combat and player-versus-player action. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (9/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is PUBG safe for kids?
We advise PUBG from age 13 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk). Parents should manage voice chat settings to protect children from inappropriate language and establish platform-level controls for in-game purchases.
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