What is the ARC Raiders age rating?

ESRB T (Teen) for Violence and Blood, with Users Interact and In-Game Purchases. Steam lists Germany 16 and Brazil 14.

Can strangers talk to my child?

Yes. Players can communicate during raids. Teach your child to block, mute and report.

Can I limit spending?

Yes. Use console or store parental controls. Purchases are cosmetic and not required.

Does my child need a subscription?

On PlayStation and Xbox, online play needs PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass, sold separately.

Is ARC Raiders Safe for Kids? Age Rating and Parents Guide

ARC Raiders is an online shooter where players fight robots and each other. The ESRB rates it T for Teen (13+). This guide uses the ESRB's own parents page and Steam, checked on October 9, 2026. A rating is not a promise that a game suits your child, so judge for yourself.

Key takeaways

ESRB T: Violence and Blood, plus Users Interact and In-Game Purchases.
Players can meet and talk to strangers.
Purchases are cosmetic and optional.
Consoles need a paid online subscription.

What is in the game

You use guns against robots (ARC) and other players. There is blood, but the setting is science fiction. Some other Raiders may shoot you for your loot, and some may be friendly. That mix can be tense for younger kids.

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Online interaction

You need an Embark ID. The game supports voice chat near other players (proximity chat) and crossplay. Strangers can be rude or may betray a team-up. Steam also lists other-country ratings, such as Germany 16 and Brazil 14.

Spending

Raider Tokens are bought with real money. The ESRB says shop items are cosmetic and not needed to play. The Premium Reward Pass costs 1,150 Tokens. Set a spending limit or turn off card saving on the family account.

Cheating and fairness

Embark announced stricter anti-cheat on September 30, 2026, including permanent bans. A child who is banned unfairly can contact Embark support. Kids should never use cheat software, because it risks a permanent ban.

Parent checklist

Use platform parental controls for playtime, chat and purchases.
Show your child how to block, mute and report players.
Remind them they are never in trouble for what another player does.
Play together for a few raids first.
Agree on a time limit. Raids are short, but they are easy to chain.

Next steps

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