Game · Medium risk
Is Starfield safe for your child?
Age guide
17+
We advise Starfield from age 17 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This game is not suitable for children in this age group due to its mature themes and complex gameplay systems.
- 9-12
- The extensive open world and mature narrative elements, including violence and drug references, are not appropriate for this age range.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may be drawn to the vast exploration and character customization, but the game contains frequent combat, references to illegal substances, and morally ambiguous choices that require maturity to process.
- 16+
- Older teens can fully engage with Starfield's deep lore, faction quests, and the consequences of their decisions within its expansive universe, including managing resources and engaging in space combat.
Starfield is a vast open-world action role-playing game set in space, allowing players to explore over 1,000 planets, customize their spaceship, and engage in various quests. It offers a deep narrative experience with choices that impact the story and relationships with different factions.
- Age guide
- 17+
- Overall risk
- 6/10
- Violence
- 7/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 4/10
- Stranger contact
- 3/10
- Addiction risk
- 9/10
- Language
- 6/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
Starfield is a vast, open-world role-playing game with mature themes, frequent combat, and references to in-game drugs. It is rated M for Mature, indicating it is not suitable for younger players. Parents should be aware of the game's content and utilize console-level parental controls for screen time and communication.
What to do about Starfield
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Starfield is 17+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Starfield setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Starfield without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Starfield that mean it is time to step in.
Starfield age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Starfield?
Parentwise puts Starfield at 17+. We advise Starfield from age 17 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 7/10, language 6/10, stranger contact 3/10 and addiction risk 9/10.
Can a 10 year old play Starfield?
Not by default: we advise Starfield from 17+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The extensive open world and mature narrative elements, including violence and drug references, are not appropriate for this age range.
Can a 12 year old play Starfield?
Not by default: we advise Starfield from 17+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The extensive open world and mature narrative elements, including violence and drug references, are not appropriate for this age range.
Can a 13 year old play Starfield?
Not by default: we advise Starfield from 17+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Teenagers may be drawn to the vast exploration and character customization, but the game contains frequent combat, references to illegal substances, and morally ambiguous choices that require maturity to process.
Is Starfield appropriate for kids?
Starfield is a vast, open-world role-playing game with mature themes, frequent combat, and references to in-game drugs. Parentwise rates Starfield overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 3/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is Starfield family friendly?
Starfield sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It is rated M for Mature, indicating it is not suitable for younger players.
Starfield parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Starfield is a vast, open-world role-playing game with mature themes, frequent combat, and references to in-game drugs. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (3/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is Starfield safe for kids?
We advise Starfield from age 17 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). It is rated M for Mature, indicating it is not suitable for younger players.
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