eSAFETY GUIDE
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Call of Duty

15+
Minimum age according to Call of Duty
15+ Minimum age according to Call of Duty

Some Call of Duty games are rated MA15+, for strong themes and violence, others are rated R18+.

What is Call of Duty?

Call of Duty is a franchise of several multiplayer first-person shooter games published by Activision. The original game focused on the Second World War, but subsequent games have been set in different times and places, including futuristic worlds and outer space. Players are put in teams with other players who they can voice chat with as they progress through the game. In-game purchasing is used to unlock extra features such as more weapons or to access new levels. Call of Duty can be played on a gaming console or PC and mobile apps are also available. Games in the franchise include Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: World at War.

Website: callofduty.comExternal link[https://www.callofduty.com/au/en/]
Apps: Android appExternal link[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.activision.callofduty.shooter], Apple iOS app External link[https://apps.apple.com/au/app/call-of-duty-mobile/id1287282214]

How do people use Call of Duty?

Lean more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use multiplayer games like Call of Duty.

Call of Duty is used for: gaming[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/gaming], in-app purchasing[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/in-app-purchasing], online relationships[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/online-relationships], screen capture[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/online-tools-and-features/screen-capture] and voice chat[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/voice-chat]. 

Voice chat apps like Discord[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/esafety-guide/discord] are also commonly used by online gamers.

How can you report online abuse, ask for content to be removed or block someone?

There is no single pathway to report abusive behaviour in games in the Call of Duty franchise. The links is provided by Activision for Call of Duty:

  • Report a playerExternal link[https://support.activision.com/modern-warfare/articles/reporting-a-player-in-call-of-duty-modern-warfare]
    Get instructions on how to report a player who is being offensive or abusive in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.

How can you protect your personal information?

These links are provided by Activision for Call of Duty:

  • Online safety guideExternal link[https://www.activision.com/legal/online-safety-guide]
    Explore Activision’s online safety guide for Call of Duty to learn how to make your account as secure as possible.  
  • Privacy PolicyExternal link[https://www.activision.com/legal/privacy-policy]
    Outlines how Activision collects, stores and uses your information. 

These links are provided by Activision for Call of Duty:

Last updated: 05/06/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parentsExternal link, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and appsExternal link and mental wellbeing resources for familiesExternal link.