Game · Medium risk
Is Rocket League safe for your child?
Age guide
8+
We advise Rocket League from age 8 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- Younger players will enjoy the simple objective of hitting the ball into the goal with their car, focusing on basic movement and boosting.
- 9-12
- Children in this age range often start to grasp more advanced mechanics like aerials and wall shots, and may begin to explore ranked play modes.
- 13-15
- Teenagers might engage with competitive ranked ladders, trade in-game items, and potentially join private matches with friends or online communities.
- 16+
- Older teens may delve into high-level competitive play, participate in community tournaments, and spend time customizing their cars with a wide array of cosmetic items.
Rocket League is a vehicular soccer video game where players control rocket-powered cars to hit a ball into their opponent's goal. It combines elements of soccer with demolition derby-style driving.
- Age guide
- 8+
- Overall risk
- 6/10
- Violence
- 2/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 6/10
- Stranger contact
- 7/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Influence
- 5/10
What parents should know
Rocket League is a popular car soccer game that can be enjoyed by many ages, offering both casual and competitive play. It features in-game communication tools like text and voice chat, which parents can manage through privacy settings. The game also includes an item shop and trading system for cosmetic car customizations.
What to do about Rocket League
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Rocket League is 8+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Rocket League setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Rocket League without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Rocket League that mean it is time to step in.
Rocket League age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Rocket League?
Parentwise puts Rocket League at 8+. We advise Rocket League from age 8 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 2/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 7/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play Rocket League?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Rocket League (8+). Children in this age range often start to grasp more advanced mechanics like aerials and wall shots, and may begin to explore ranked play modes.
Can a 12 year old play Rocket League?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Rocket League (8+). Children in this age range often start to grasp more advanced mechanics like aerials and wall shots, and may begin to explore ranked play modes.
Can a 13 year old play Rocket League?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Rocket League (8+). Teenagers might engage with competitive ranked ladders, trade in-game items, and potentially join private matches with friends or online communities.
Is Rocket League appropriate for kids?
Rocket League is a popular car soccer game that can be enjoyed by many ages, offering both casual and competitive play. Parentwise rates Rocket League overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 7/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Rocket League family friendly?
Rocket League sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It features in-game communication tools like text and voice chat, which parents can manage through privacy settings.
Rocket League parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Rocket League is a popular car soccer game that can be enjoyed by many ages, offering both casual and competitive play. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (7/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Rocket League safe for kids?
We advise Rocket League from age 8 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). It features in-game communication tools like text and voice chat, which parents can manage through privacy settings.
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