Is Destiny 2: Forsaken appropriate for children?

Destiny 2: Forsaken is a team-based sci-fi shooter with strong combat violence involving aliens and futuristic weapons, earning a Teen rating. While it includes mild language and no sexual content, the online multiplayer component exposes children to interactions with strangers. Due to the intense action and online elements, it's best suited for mature teenagers rather than younger children.

What age is Destiny 2: Forsaken suitable for?

Our verdict for Destiny 2: Forsaken is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Destiny 2: Forsaken safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

🌐

Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Shooter, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer

Released

2018

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 4

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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