Is Elite Dangerous appropriate for children?

Elite Dangerous is a complex space-trading simulator rated Teen with strong combat violence and online multiplayer interaction with strangers. The steep learning curve and difficult gameplay make it better suited for older teens, and parental controls over online chat are recommended due to potential player-to-player communication.

What age is Elite Dangerous suitable for?

Our verdict for Elite Dangerous is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Elite Dangerous safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

🌐

Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer

Released

2015

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

Xbox One, PC, macOS, 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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