Raising Marvel Rivals age rating: what parents should know
Marvel Rivals age rating: the ESRB rates it T (Teen, 13 and up) for violence and suggestive themes, and lists Users Interact and In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items). The PlayStation Store in the UK shows PEGI 16, with moderate violence and in-game purchases that include random items. It's a free online team shooter where players fight other players, and its Lattice currency costs $0.99 to $99.99.
Marvel Rivals at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
ESRB: T; PEGI 16 (PlayStation Store UK) - ✓Contact with other players or strangers
ESRB: Users Interact - ✓Purchases with real money
Lattice, $0.99 to $99.99 - ✓Paid random items
ESRB: In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items) - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
ESRB: Violence - –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 | Free online team shooter with Marvel heroes, by NetEase Games, for PC and consoles |
|---|---|
| US & Canada (ESRB) | T (Teen, 13 and up) — Violence, Suggestive Themes; Users Interact, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items) source |
| Europe & UK (PEGI) | 16 (not suitable under 16) — Moderate Violence; In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), per PlayStation Store UK source |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC; free to download; released December 2024 |
| Purchases | Lattice currency: 100 for $0.99 up to 11,680 for $99.99 (ESRB); spent on cosmetics source |
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 Marvel Rivals?
Short answer: A free online team shooter by NetEase Games in which players control Marvel heroes and fight other players.
It came out in December 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Marvel Rivals age rating: what's in it
Short answer: It's rated T for Teen in the US and 16 in Europe.
- US & Canada (ESRB): T, for violence and suggestive themes. In its parent guide, the ESRB calls the fights colorful and unrealistic, comic-book style. It also lists Users Interact: players can communicate with each other.
- Europe & UK (PEGI): 16 on the PlayStation Store UK, for moderate violence, with in-game purchases that include random items. PowerUp Gaming reported in October 2026 that the Xbox store rating rose from 12 to 16. PEGI says that after its rating criteria changed in June 2026, games with loot boxes or other paid random items get PEGI 16 by default.
Purchases and random items
Short answer: The game is free; extras cost real money, and some purchases include random items.
According to the ESRB, Lattice costs $0.99 for 100 up to $99.99 for 11,680 and is spent on cosmetic items such as hero skins, which don't change gameplay. The ESRB and PEGI both list In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items). PowerUp Gaming reports that since December 2025 the game has sold bundles where each random pick costs more than the last.
Is Marvel Rivals kid friendly?
Short answer: It's rated T (13 and up) by the ESRB and 16 by PEGI, and it's played online with strangers.
The ESRB notes that consoles and PCs have parental controls that can limit who a child plays with, how long, and whether they can spend money. Step-by-step guides are at ParentalTools.org, which the ESRB runs.
The habit kids may copy: blame the team
In a team game, it's easy to say a loss was someone else's fault.
Try tonight: the fair-play check
Play a quick board game or card game. When it ends, win or lose, each player says one thing someone else did well. Ask: "Was it fun for everyone?" 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 is the Marvel Rivals age rating?
The ESRB rates it T (Teen) for violence and suggestive themes. The PlayStation Store UK shows PEGI 16.
What is Marvel Rivals rated in Europe?
PEGI 16 on the PlayStation Store UK, for moderate violence, with in-game purchases that include random items, as of October 2026.
Is Marvel Rivals kid friendly?
It's rated T (13 and up) by the ESRB and 16 by PEGI. Players fight and communicate with other players online, and it sells currency for cosmetics, some with random items.
Does Marvel Rivals have chat?
Yes. The ESRB lists Users Interact, meaning players can communicate with each other. Console and PC parental controls can limit this.
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