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Is PUBG: Battlegrounds safe for your child?
Age guide
17+
We advise PUBG: Battlegrounds from age 17 and up. Overall risk 9/10 (high risk).
- 5-8
- This game is not appropriate for children in this age group due to its realistic violence, competitive nature, and online interactions with strangers.
- 9-12
- Children in this age range will encounter intense, realistic combat scenarios where the primary objective is to kill other players, and they may be exposed to unfiltered voice and text chat from strangers.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can engage in the full battle royale experience, which includes strategic gunplay and survival, but they will also face mature language and potentially aggressive behavior from other players in public lobbies.
- 16+
- Older teens can participate in highly competitive gameplay, forming squads and utilizing advanced tactics, while navigating the unfiltered communication and mature content typical of online multiplayer environments.
PUBG: Battlegrounds is the PC and console version of the battle royale game, where 100 players fight to be the last one standing on a shrinking map. It features realistic graphics, intense combat, and strategic gameplay.
- Age guide
- 17+
- Overall risk
- 9/10
- Violence
- 9/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 9/10
- Stranger contact
- 9/10
- Addiction risk
- 9/10
- Language
- 8/10
- Influence
- 9/10
What parents should know
PUBG: Battlegrounds is an intense battle royale game featuring realistic gun violence and unmoderated online interactions. Players engage in competitive combat against strangers, which can expose them to mature language and potentially aggressive behavior. Parents should prioritize managing communication settings and monitoring for any signs of negative online interactions.
What to do about PUBG: Battlegrounds
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for PUBG: Battlegrounds is 17+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact PUBG: Battlegrounds setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
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PUBG: Battlegrounds age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is PUBG: Battlegrounds?
Parentwise puts PUBG: Battlegrounds at 17+. We advise PUBG: Battlegrounds from age 17 and up. Overall risk 9/10 (high risk). Violence scores 9/10, language 8/10, stranger contact 9/10 and addiction risk 9/10.
Can a 10 year old play PUBG: Battlegrounds?
Not by default: we advise PUBG: Battlegrounds from 17+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range will encounter intense, realistic combat scenarios where the primary objective is to kill other players, and they may be exposed to unfiltered voice and text chat from strangers.
Can a 12 year old play PUBG: Battlegrounds?
Not by default: we advise PUBG: Battlegrounds from 17+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range will encounter intense, realistic combat scenarios where the primary objective is to kill other players, and they may be exposed to unfiltered voice and text chat from strangers.
Can a 13 year old play PUBG: Battlegrounds?
Not by default: we advise PUBG: Battlegrounds from 17+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Teenagers can engage in the full battle royale experience, which includes strategic gunplay and survival, but they will also face mature language and potentially aggressive behavior from other players in public lobbies.
Is PUBG: Battlegrounds appropriate for kids?
PUBG: Battlegrounds is an intense battle royale game featuring realistic gun violence and unmoderated online interactions. Parentwise rates PUBG: Battlegrounds overall as high risk (9/10), with stranger contact at 9/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is PUBG: Battlegrounds family friendly?
PUBG: Battlegrounds is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. Players engage in competitive combat against strangers, which can expose them to mature language and potentially aggressive behavior.
PUBG: Battlegrounds parents guide: what should a parent know first?
PUBG: Battlegrounds is an intense battle royale game featuring realistic gun violence and unmoderated online interactions. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (9/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is PUBG: Battlegrounds safe for kids?
We advise PUBG: Battlegrounds from age 17 and up. Overall risk 9/10 (high risk). Players engage in competitive combat against strangers, which can expose them to mature language and potentially aggressive behavior.
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