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Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim safe for your child?
Age guide
17+
We advise The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is too complex and mature for children this age, with themes and violence that are not appropriate for their developmental stage.
- 9-12
- While the exploration might appeal, Skyrim's M rating for violence, blood, and suggestive themes makes it generally unsuitable for this age group, who may not fully grasp the mature content.
- 13-15
- Some older teens might be able to handle Skyrim's content, but parents should be aware of the fantasy violence, occasional gore, and mature questlines, discussing them as needed.
- 16+
- At this age, players are generally mature enough for Skyrim's content, appreciating its vast world and deep lore, though discussions about balancing game time are always beneficial.
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Skyrim is an expansive open-world action role-playing game set in a fantasy land. Players explore a vast world, complete quests, and develop their character's skills and abilities.
- Age guide
- 17+
- Overall risk
- 5/10
- Violence
- 6/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 2/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 10/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Influence
- 7/10
What parents should know
Skyrim features fantasy violence, including combat with swords, magic, and bows, often resulting in blood and dismemberment. There are also themes of war, fantasy creatures, and some mild suggestive content.
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
Parentwise puts The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim at 17+. We advise The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 6/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 10/10.
Can a 10 year old play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
Not by default: we advise The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim from 17+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. While the exploration might appeal, Skyrim's M rating for violence, blood, and suggestive themes makes it generally unsuitable for this age group, who may not fully grasp the mature content.
Can a 12 year old play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
Not by default: we advise The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim from 17+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. While the exploration might appeal, Skyrim's M rating for violence, blood, and suggestive themes makes it generally unsuitable for this age group, who may not fully grasp the mature content.
Can a 13 year old play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
Not by default: we advise The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim from 17+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Some older teens might be able to handle Skyrim's content, but parents should be aware of the fantasy violence, occasional gore, and mature questlines, discussing them as needed.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim appropriate for kids?
Skyrim features fantasy violence, including combat with swords, magic, and bows, often resulting in blood and dismemberment. Parentwise rates The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 10/10.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim family friendly?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. There are also themes of war, fantasy creatures, and some mild suggestive content.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Skyrim features fantasy violence, including combat with swords, magic, and bows, often resulting in blood and dismemberment. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (10/10).
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim safe for kids?
We advise The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim from age 17 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). There are also themes of war, fantasy creatures, and some mild suggestive content.
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