Game · Medium risk
Is Sea of Thieves safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise Sea of Thieves from age 13 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This game is not suitable for this age group due to its open-world PvP elements, potential for encountering mature language from other players, and complex gameplay requiring strategic thinking.
- 9-12
- Children may enjoy the pirate adventure and exploration, but the open-world nature means they will encounter other players, some of whom may engage in combat or use inappropriate language.
- 13-15
- Teens can fully engage with the cooperative sailing, treasure hunting, and player-versus-player combat, but direct communication with strangers is a significant aspect to manage.
- 16+
- Older players can navigate the social dynamics of the open seas, form alliances, or engage in competitive naval battles, understanding the risks and rewards of player interactions.
Sea of Thieves is a shared-world adventure game where players embark on pirate voyages, exploring islands, battling skeletons and other pirates, and seeking treasure. Players can team up with friends or encounter other player crews on the open seas.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 5/10
- Violence
- 3/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 4/10
- Stranger contact
- 6/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Influence
- 5/10
What parents should know
Sea of Thieves offers an engaging open-world pirate adventure with cooperative and competitive elements. The primary concern is the unmoderated interactions with other players through voice and text chat, which can expose children to inappropriate language or behavior. Setting strict communication privacy controls and discussing online conduct are crucial for a safer experience.
What to do about Sea of Thieves
Free with a Parentwise account. The age-by-age verdict needs your child's age, which is why it lives behind the account.
- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Sea of Thieves is 13+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Sea of Thieves setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Sea of Thieves without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Sea of Thieves that mean it is time to step in.
Sea of Thieves age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Sea of Thieves?
Parentwise puts Sea of Thieves at 13+. We advise Sea of Thieves from age 13 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 6/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old play Sea of Thieves?
Not by default: we advise Sea of Thieves from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children may enjoy the pirate adventure and exploration, but the open-world nature means they will encounter other players, some of whom may engage in combat or use inappropriate language.
Can a 12 year old play Sea of Thieves?
Not by default: we advise Sea of Thieves from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children may enjoy the pirate adventure and exploration, but the open-world nature means they will encounter other players, some of whom may engage in combat or use inappropriate language.
Can a 13 year old play Sea of Thieves?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Sea of Thieves (13+). Teens can fully engage with the cooperative sailing, treasure hunting, and player-versus-player combat, but direct communication with strangers is a significant aspect to manage.
Is Sea of Thieves appropriate for kids?
Sea of Thieves offers an engaging open-world pirate adventure with cooperative and competitive elements. Parentwise rates Sea of Thieves overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 6/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Sea of Thieves family friendly?
Sea of Thieves sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. The primary concern is the unmoderated interactions with other players through voice and text chat, which can expose children to inappropriate language or behavior.
Sea of Thieves parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Sea of Thieves offers an engaging open-world pirate adventure with cooperative and competitive elements. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (6/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Sea of Thieves safe for kids?
We advise Sea of Thieves from age 13 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). The primary concern is the unmoderated interactions with other players through voice and text chat, which can expose children to inappropriate language or behavior.
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