Many teenagers ask to play Call of Duty. This guide explains the age ratings, what the content includes and which settings help. It is based on ESRB pages checked on October 9, 2026. The ratings are guidance, and you know your child best.
Key takeaways
- Modern Warfare 4 and Black Ops 7 are rated M (Mature 17+) by the ESRB.
- Both list Users Interact and In-Game Purchases.
- Warzone is free to download but is part of the same series. Check its store rating before you allow it.
- Platform parental controls can limit chat, spending and play time.
What the ratings say
| Game | ESRB rating | Content descriptors |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Warfare 4 | M (Mature 17+) | Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Use of Drugs |
| Black Ops 7 | M (Mature 17+) | Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs |
For Modern Warfare 4, the ESRB says combat is intense, kills can show dismemberment, and cutscenes include close-range shootings. We did not check the European PEGI rating.
Online chat
Users Interact means players can talk and type to strangers. Voice chat can include rude language. Teach your child to mute or block anyone who bothers them, and to tell you about threats or requests for personal data.
Spending
The games sell cosmetics, battle passes and COD Points for real money. Activision lists Vault and Standard editions that start around $70 (reported). Set a spending limit or require approval for purchases on the console, Steam or phone store account.
How to set limits
- Use the family tools on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch or Steam to set age limits, play time and purchase approval.
- Check the in-game settings for chat. You can mute voice and text or turn them off.
- Keep the console in a shared room if the child is young.
- Agree on rules: how long, which modes and what to do if someone is rude.
- Play together once, so you see what the game is like.
Watching streams
Streams show the same content as the game, and they can include strong language. Our site hides streams that platforms mark as mature on the hub.
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