Valorant: Age - can younger gamers play the game? Valorant guide, tips
Last update: 10 June 2020
This section of the guide provides information on age category and PEGI ratings of Valorant and whether younger players will need parental permission to play the game.
For many years, Riot Games has recommended that parental control approach is very important. Thus, children or teenagers (below the age of 16 years old) may play all the titles only if parents will allow them to do so. This was the case with the League of Legends and everything seems to be the same with the latest production of this studio - Valorant. Is it possible that children won't be able to play Valorant? We checked it out for you!
Valorant PEGI ratings
Despite the fact that Valorant has comic book graphics, it was qualified as PEGI 16, just like Counter Strike Global Offensive. In Valorant, players can use a variety of weapons such as firearms or melee weapons. Also, there are some blood splatter effects, which can be switched off in the game options, but the bodies of fallen enemies and allies remain on the battlefield until the end of the round. The official PEGI website states that the game is not suitable for children under the age of 16 years old.
Valorant - is parent's consent required to play?
There is no parental consent system or parental control feature in Valorant, because the minimum age required to play Valorant is 16+. All younger players who have a Riot Games account but are under the age of 16 will not be able to download the Valorant game client and play the game.