‘Gooner Game’ Zenless Zone Zero Gets an Age Rating Increase on PS5
Zenless Zone Zero’s age rating on PlayStation 5 has been increased in Europe, moving from PEGI 12 to PEGI 16. The adjustment appears to reflect the game’s current content, though specific reasons for the rating increase were not detailed in the announcement.
The change applies exclusively to the European PS5 version. Notably, the game’s rating remains unchanged in other regions: the US PlayStation Store maintains its Teen rating, while the iOS App Store continues to display a 13+ age classification. This regional discrepancy suggests either content differences between versions or varying assessment standards applied by different rating bodies across regions.
Within the PEGI system’s 3, 7, 12, 16, and 18 rating scale, PEGI 16 typically indicates content unsuitable for audiences under 16 years old. The increase from PEGI 12 suggests the game may contain more intense elements—such as violence, substance references, or other mature themes—that crossed the threshold into the higher rating category.
HoYoverse’s Zenless Zone Zero, an action-RPG currently in live service, continues to expand its presence across multiple platforms. The rating change may impact accessibility for younger European PlayStation 5 players, though the game remains available on other platforms with their respective age classifications intact.