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Battlefield 1: In The Name Of The Tsar

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Battlefield 1: In The Name Of The Tsar

Reviewed: 13 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC

Electronic Arts DICE · 2017

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

49 /100

Battlefield 1: In The Name Of The Tsar is a historical shooter that builds strategic thinking and spatial awareness, with intense violence for older teens.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 45 · R 46
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

45

Risk (RIS)

46

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.27
B3Motor
0.45

Battlefield 1: In The Name Of The Tsar offers an immersive and historically-inspired multiplayer shooter experience that can enhance strategic thinking, teamwork, and reaction time. Players engage in large-scale battles, requiring coordination with teammates and quick decision-making under pressure. The game's historical setting provides a context for learning about World War I, and its diverse vehicle and weapon options encourage players to adapt their strategies.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.22

The game features intense violence with realistic depictions of warfare, including blood and gore, which may be disturbing for some players. The competitive nature of the game and online interactions could lead to exposure to toxic behavior. The historical narrative, while educational, could also be perceived as promoting a specific nationalist viewpoint. There are no clear stopping points within matches, which could make it difficult for players to disengage.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is Battlefield 1: In The Name Of The Tsar safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Battlefield 1: In The Name Of The Tsar a rating of 49/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Battlefield 1: In The Name Of The Tsar appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Battlefield 1: In The Name Of The Tsar, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Battlefield 1: In The Name Of The Tsar?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Battlefield 1: In The Name Of The Tsar: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Battlefield 1: In The Name Of The Tsar?

The game features intense violence with realistic depictions of warfare, including blood and gore, which may be disturbing for some players. The competitive nature of the game and online interactions could lead to exposure to toxic behavior. The historical narrative, while educational, could also be perceived as promoting a specific nationalist viewpoint. There are no clear stopping points within