Is Fallout: New Vegas - Ultimate Edition appropriate for children?

# Fallout: New Vegas - Ultimate Edition Fallout: New Vegas is a first-person action shooter set in a post-apocalyptic Nevada where players engage in frequent combat with weapons and explosives, resulting in graphic violence. While it contains no sexual content or excessive language, the strong violence and mature themes make it unsuitable for children under 17.

What age is Fallout: New Vegas - Ultimate Edition suitable for?

Our verdict for Fallout: New Vegas - Ultimate Edition is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Fallout: New Vegas - Ultimate Edition safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Shooter, RPG

Released

2012

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Xbox 360, PC, PlayStation 3

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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Not recommended

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