Is Burnout appropriate for children?

# Burnout - Parent Guide Burnout is a safe, family-friendly racing game with no violence, language, or inappropriate content. Your child races arcade-style cars in single-player campaigns or online multiplayer matches against other players. It's rated Everyone and offers engaging entertainment with no concerning material.

What age is Burnout suitable for?

Our verdict for Burnout is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Burnout safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

None

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

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Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Racing, Arcade

Released

2001

ESRB Rating

Everyone

Available on

GameCube, Xbox, PlayStation 2

Age suitability

Under 6

Yes (monitor online)

Ages 6–8

Yes (monitor online)

Ages 9–12

Yes (monitor online)

Ages 13+

Yes (monitor online)

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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