Riot Games Valorant is the 5v5 tactical first-person shooter which has taken the esports and gaming community by storm. However, the ESRB has given the game a rating which advises parents and players about whether they should be playing it.
The advice comes with an age rating, trigger warnings, and any possible issues that may be included within the game. This could include violence, blood, gore, and much more.
But, what is the age rating for Riot Games Valorant? Is it safe for you or your children to play this game?
Let's find out.
What is the ESRB?
ESRB Ratings are the Entertainment Software Ratings Board.
This lets parents or players know what to expect when watching, playing, or viewing different forms of media.
They cover media from games to films, to TV series and let people know whether this content is right for them.
ESRB has been trusted by parents to make sure that what their children are viewing is safe.
Additionally, their ratings can be enforced by sellers if a child is trying to purchase a video game at a shop. The same can be done when a game is bought online, on platforms such as Steam or Epic Games.
What has Valorant Been Rated by the ESRB?
Valorant has been rated as a Teen (Teen 13+) by the ESRB. That means that children who are over 13 can play the game without much damage.
However, people should also consider what this rating means and what to expect to see before playing this.
Here is what Valorant contains and why it got this Teen rating...
- Blood
- Some mildly foul language
- The use of firearms
The official webpage of Valorant ESRB rating then went on to detail some of the offences in-game. They looked like this...
"Characters emit spurts of blood when shot, and quickly collapse to the ground when killed. The word “sh*t” is heard in the game."