The ESRB ratings are designed to provide concise and impartial information about the content in computer and video games so you can make an informed purchase decision. ESRB ratings have three equal parts: rating symbols that suggest age appropriateness for the game, content descriptors that indicate elements in a game that may have triggered a particular rating and/or may be of interest or concern, and interactive elements that highlight interactive or online features, but do not influence the age rating.
To take full advantage of the ESRB rating system, check the rating symbol (on the front of the box), content descriptors, and interactive elements (on the back). For the most up-to-date list of ratings categories, content descriptors, and interactive elements, visit the
ESRB website.