Raising Valorant age rating: what parents should know
Valorant age rating: the ESRB rates it T (Teen) for blood, language, and violence, and PEGI rates it 16 in Europe and the UK. It's a free online shooter in which two teams of five players fight, and the ESRB lists users interacting and in-game purchases. Riot's terms require a player to be an adult or have a parent's or guardian's consent. Common Sense Media lists it for 14 and up.
Valorant at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
ESRB: T; PEGI 16 - ✓Contact with other players or strangers
ESRB: Users Interact; voice chat - ✓Purchases with real money
ESRB: In-Game Purchases - –Paid random items
None listed by ESRB - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
ESRB: Blood, 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-to-play 5-vs-5 online shooter by Riot Games, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S |
|---|---|
| US & Canada (ESRB) | T (Teen, 13+) — Blood, Language, Violence; Users Interact, In-Game Purchases source |
| Europe & UK (PEGI) | 16 (suitable from 16) — Violence, In-game purchases source |
| Common Sense Media | 14+ — constant player-versus-player combat, some profanity |
| Account | Riot's terms: an adult, or a minor with a parent's or guardian's consent 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 Valorant?
Short answer: A free team shooter from Riot Games, the maker of League of Legends.
Two teams of five players use guns and special character abilities to defeat the other team or plant or defuse a device. It came out on PC in 2020 and on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2024.
Valorant age rating: what's in it
Short answer: Teen in the US, 16 in Europe and the UK.
- US & Canada (ESRB): T, for Blood, Language, and Violence. The ESRB describes realistic gunfire, explosions, and blood effects, plus some profanity.
- Europe & UK (PEGI): 16, mainly for sustained violence toward human characters.
- Common Sense Media: 14+; violence is constant, and words like "s--t" are heard.
Voice chat and purchases
Short answer: Players talk to strangers on their team, and skins cost real money.
- Voice chat: Riot changed its terms in 2021 to allow recording and reviewing voice chat after a player is reported, starting with Valorant in North America in 2022.
- Purchases: the game is free; weapon skins and a paid pass cost money, per PEGI.
- Account: Riot's terms say a minor needs a parent's or guardian's consent.
The habit kids may copy: blaming the team
Team games online come with fast, loud voice chat, and when a round is lost, players often blame each other.
Try tonight: a team that wins together
Play a short team game: build a tower together, or pass a ball without dropping it. When something goes wrong, practice saying: "Let's try again together." 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 Valorant for?
The ESRB rates it T (Teen) and PEGI rates it 16. Common Sense Media lists it for 14 and up.
Is Valorant rated T or M?
T (Teen) in the US and Canada, for blood, language, and violence.
Is there an age requirement for Valorant?
Riot's terms require players to be adults or to have a parent's or guardian's consent.
Does Valorant have voice chat?
Yes. Players can talk to teammates, and Riot may review recorded voice chat when a player is reported.
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