{"id":63389896,"date":"2023-09-12T17:29:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T15:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usk.de\/?page_id=63389896"},"modified":"2026-04-21T18:21:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:21:42","slug":"the-usk-age-ratings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/usk.de\/en\/the-usk-age-ratings\/","title":{"rendered":"The USK Age Ratings"},"content":{"rendered":"

The USK age ratings are an important orientation aid in the selection of digital games. Since January 2023, all rated games provide parents with additional information on the reasons for the rating as well as information on available functions in the game, such as purchase or communication options. This creates transparency and supports parents in making an informed decision when choosing a game and in adjusting game settings on the devices accordingly.<\/p>\n

Here we explain the composition of the age ratings as well as each individual descriptor and give tips for the correct handling of games.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n The age rating provides information on the age at which a game is safe from the point of view of youth protection. <\/div>\n Mehr erfahren<\/a>\n
\n These labels provide information about the main reasons that have led to a certain age rating. <\/div>\n Mehr erfahren<\/a>\n
\n These labels provide information on whether a game contains further functions, e.g. purchase options or chats. <\/div>\n Mehr erfahren<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Altersfreigabe<\/div>\n\n \n
\n The age rating provides information on the age at which a game is safe from the point of view of youth protection. <\/div>\n Mehr erfahren<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Gr\u00fcnde f\u00fcr die Altersfreigabe<\/div>\n\n \n \n \n
\n These labels provide information about the main reasons that have led to a certain age rating. <\/div>\n Mehr erfahren<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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\n These labels provide information on whether a game contains further functions, e.g. purchase options or chats. <\/div>\n Mehr erfahren<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n