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Metacritic 7717+

The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr

Bethesda Softworks|2019ActionAdventureRPG

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

60/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

71/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to set time limits for play sessions and discuss the mature themes and fantasy violence present in the game. Focus on the cooperative aspects and the rich storytelling to enhance their engagement and critical thinking skills.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Reading & Language5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
80
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
73
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)71/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
3/3
Ethnic diversity
3/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

Likely passes given the presence of numerous female NPCs and quest-givers who interact with each other.

Parent Pro-Tip

Helps develop strategic thinking, problem-solving, reading comprehension, and teamwork. Provides a vast world for exploration and creative character development.

What your child develops

The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr offers a rich, immersive world that promotes strategic thinking, problem-solving, and reading comprehension through its extensive questlines and lore. Its cooperative elements foster teamwork and positive social interaction within a structured environment, while character customization encourages creativity.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Dragons return to Tamriel in The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr, part of the Season of the Dragon year-long adventure! Explore the savannahs and canyons of Elsweyr, defend the home of the Khajiit from an ancient evil, and command the undead with the Necromancer class.