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ELYON

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ELYON

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

PC

Krafton · 2020

Ludograph rating

B

Good

64 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 64 · R 37
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

64

Risk (RIS)

37

Daily limit

–

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.84
B2Social-emotional
0.43
B3Motor
0.45

ELYON offers a rich MMORPG experience that can significantly develop cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness through its complex combat mechanics, skill customization, and vast open world. Teamwork and communication are fostered through cooperative dungeons and large-scale Realm Wars, encouraging positive social interaction within clans and groups.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.47
R2Monetization
0.21
R3Social risk
0.39

The game's design, typical of many MMORPGs with microtransactions, presents risks of compulsion-loop design through variable rewards and escalating commitment, potentially leading to extended play sessions. Monetization pressures, including potential 'pay-to-win' elements, could encourage excessive spending. Social risks include competitive toxicity in PvP and social comparison related to character progression. The game also features a high level of fantasy violence.

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.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $5 – $50/mo.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Not yet assessed·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·ODDS — Assessed: 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.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
  • 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.

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Parents ask…

Is ELYON safe for kids?

Ludograph gives ELYON a rating of 64/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is ELYON appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for ELYON, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play ELYON?

We don't publish a daily session budget for ELYON: 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 ELYON?

The game's design, typical of many MMORPGs with microtransactions, presents risks of compulsion-loop design through variable rewards and escalating commitment, potentially leading to extended play sessions. Monetization pressures, including potential 'pay-to-win' elements, could encourage excessive spending. Social risks include competitive toxicity in PvP and social comparison related to characte