Raising Kirby age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Kirby age rating: the ESRB rates recent Kirby games E10+ (everyone 10 and older), for fantasy or cartoon violence. That covers Kirby Air Riders (2025) and both versions of Kirby and the Forgotten Land. PEGI rates all three 7, for violence and fear. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists Kirby and the Forgotten Land for ages 8 and up.
Kirby at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
ESRB: E10+ (PEGI 7) - –Contact with other players or strangers
ESRB: No Interactive Elements - –Purchases with real money
No in-game purchases listed by ESRB - –Paid random items
None listed - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
ESRB: Fantasy Violence; PEGI: Violence, Fear - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
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Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count.
| Type | Nintendo game series starring Kirby, including Forgotten Land and Kirby Air Riders |
|---|---|
| US & Canada (ESRB) | E10+ (everyone 10 and older) — Fantasy Violence (Kirby Air Riders, 2025); No Interactive Elements source |
| Forgotten Land (ESRB) | E10+ — Cartoon Violence (Switch, 2022); Fantasy Violence (Switch 2 Edition, 2025) source |
| Europe & UK (PEGI) | 7 (suitable from age 7) — Violence, Fear (all three recent titles) source |
| Common Sense Media | 8+ for Kirby and the Forgotten Land |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is Kirby?
Kirby is a Nintendo game series; Kirby and the Forgotten Land is by HAL Laboratory. Recent titles are Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Switch, March 2022), its Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with the extra Star-Crossed World (August 2025), and Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2, November 2025), a racing game in which players compete in events with characters from the Kirby universe.
Kirby age rating: what's in it
Short answer: Recent Kirby games are rated E10+ in the US and 7 in Europe.
- US & Canada (ESRB): E10+, for fantasy violence (Air Riders, Forgotten Land Switch 2 Edition) or cartoon violence (Forgotten Land on Switch).
- Europe & UK (PEGI): 7, for violence and fear.
- Common Sense Media: 8+ for Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
For Kirby Air Riders, the ESRB describes combat events with missiles, hammer-wielding robots, and firework cannons.
Online play and purchases
The ESRB lists "No Interactive Elements" for all three titles, so it shows no in-game purchases and no user interaction on the box rating. The ESRB doesn't say whether Air Riders has online multiplayer, and we couldn't confirm the prices of paid upgrades or extra content.
The habit kids may copy: the hammer first
In Air Riders, the fastest way past a rival is often a hit with a missile or a hammer. At home, some races end in a shove.
Try tonight: a race that's fun for both
Race to the door, twice. The second time, the winner picks a rule that makes it fair. Ask: "Was that fun for both of us?" In our program, this is the lesson "Fair Play": a game is fun only when it's fun for everyone.
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FAQ
What age is Kirby for?
The ESRB rates recent Kirby games E10+ (everyone 10 and older), and PEGI rates them 7. Common Sense Media lists Kirby and the Forgotten Land for ages 8 and up.
What is Kirby Air Riders rated?
ESRB: E10+, for fantasy violence, with no interactive elements. PEGI: 7, for violence and fear.
What is Kirby and the Forgotten Land rated?
ESRB: E10+, for cartoon violence on Switch and fantasy violence on the Switch 2 Edition. PEGI: 7.
Does Kirby have in-game purchases?
The ESRB lists no interactive elements, including no in-game purchases, for the three recent Kirby titles.
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