Is Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare appropriate for children?

# Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Parent Guide **Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare** is rated Mature and features intense gunfire, strong language, and conspiracy themes set in a sci-fi future. The online multiplayer exposes your child to other players globally. This game is designed for adults and older teens—not recommended for younger children due to its heavy violence and mature content.

What age is Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare suitable for?

Our verdict for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

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Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Shooter

Released

2014

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

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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