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Is The Witcher 4 safe for your child?
Age guide
17+
We advise The Witcher 4 from age 17 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk).
- 5-8
- This game is not appropriate for this age group due to its mature rating and complex themes.
- 9-12
- Children in this range are too young for the game's explicit violence, sexual content, and morally ambiguous choices.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may be drawn to the fantasy setting and monster-hunting aspects, but the mature narrative, graphic violence, and adult themes are still too intense for this age group.
- 16+
- Older teenagers can engage with the rich, morally complex narrative, challenging combat, and open-world exploration, understanding the mature themes of war, prejudice, and difficult ethical decisions.
The Witcher 4 (working title) is the highly anticipated next installment in the acclaimed fantasy RPG series, known for its mature storytelling, complex characters, and moral ambiguity. It will likely introduce a new saga within the Witcher universe.
- Age guide
- 17+
- Overall risk
- 7/10
- Violence
- 8/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 4/10
- Stranger contact
- 5/10
- Addiction risk
- 9/10
- Language
- 7/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
The Witcher 4, like its predecessors, is an M-rated action role-playing game featuring a dark fantasy world. It includes graphic violence, explicit sexual content, and mature themes such as war, prejudice, and moral ambiguity. Parents should be aware that this game is designed for adult audiences and contains content that is not suitable for children or younger teenagers.
What to do about The Witcher 4
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What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for The Witcher 4 is 17+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact The Witcher 4 setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about The Witcher 4 without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in The Witcher 4 that mean it is time to step in.
The Witcher 4 age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is The Witcher 4?
Parentwise puts The Witcher 4 at 17+. We advise The Witcher 4 from age 17 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). Violence scores 8/10, language 7/10, stranger contact 5/10 and addiction risk 9/10.
Can a 10 year old play The Witcher 4?
Not by default: we advise The Witcher 4 from 17+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this range are too young for the game's explicit violence, sexual content, and morally ambiguous choices.
Can a 12 year old play The Witcher 4?
Not by default: we advise The Witcher 4 from 17+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this range are too young for the game's explicit violence, sexual content, and morally ambiguous choices.
Can a 13 year old play The Witcher 4?
Not by default: we advise The Witcher 4 from 17+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Teenagers may be drawn to the fantasy setting and monster-hunting aspects, but the mature narrative, graphic violence, and adult themes are still too intense for this age group.
Is The Witcher 4 appropriate for kids?
The Witcher 4, like its predecessors, is an M-rated action role-playing game featuring a dark fantasy world. Parentwise rates The Witcher 4 overall as high risk (7/10), with stranger contact at 5/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is The Witcher 4 family friendly?
The Witcher 4 is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. It includes graphic violence, explicit sexual content, and mature themes such as war, prejudice, and moral ambiguity.
The Witcher 4 parents guide: what should a parent know first?
The Witcher 4, like its predecessors, is an M-rated action role-playing game featuring a dark fantasy world. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (5/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is The Witcher 4 safe for kids?
We advise The Witcher 4 from age 17 and up. Overall risk 7/10 (high risk). It includes graphic violence, explicit sexual content, and mature themes such as war, prejudice, and moral ambiguity.
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