ASSASSINS CREED ODYSSEY

ASSASSINS CREED ODYSSEY

MINIMUM AGE: 18
 
WHAT IS IT?
The Assassin's Creed Saga is an action packed game full of blood, gore and historical figures. There are 11 incarnations in this game. ​An historical action/adventure role-playing computer game, taking on the role of a mercenary in search of answers to his or her (players can select the gender of their character) past.

WHAT WE SAY:
Treat with extreme caution.​

✅ POSITIVE THEMES

• Problem-Solving and Strategy
  Players develop critical thinking by planning stealth approaches, solving puzzles, and navigating complex missions.
• Perseverance and Skill Development
  The challenging gameplay promotes patience, hand-eye coordination, and persistence as players improve their skills over time.
• Exploration and Curiosity
  Players get to explore vast, open-world environments that inspire curiosity about geography, architecture, and history.
  

⚠️  KEY CONCERNS

🔞Exposure to Inappropriate Content
The Assassin's Creed saga contains violent themes, intense combat, and sometimes mature language. The games feature blood, injury, explicit references and adult themes. 

🔐 Privacy Concerns
To play Assassin’s Creed, users often need a Ubisoft account, which collects data like gameplay stats and personal details. Parents should review and adjust privacy settings to limit what information is shared and ensure accounts are secure.

📱Cyberbullying and Harassment
Online interactions in AC can lead to harassment, especially where players can communicate via text or voice chat. Players may experience cyberbullying, racism, sexism, and other forms of verbal abuse.

🧑‍💻 Online Predators & Grooming
Ubisoft’s platform allows messaging and friend requests, so parents should supervise account activity and restrict communication options for younger players.
🧠 Addiction & Mental Health
The games are immersive and can encourage long play sessions, especially due to exploration and collecting in-game rewards. It’s important to set reasonable time limits and encourage breaks to prevent excessive gaming that might affect mental well-being.
💸In-Game Purchases
Many games on AC include microtransactions for in-game items or advantages, leading to unexpected spending. 

🔓Scams & Account Theft
If a player’s account is compromised, their personal information, progress, and in-game assets may be at risk of being stolen

💬 Direct Messaging
Ubisoft Connect allows users to send messages and friend requests. 

🛡️SAFETY TIPS:

📲Understand the game
 Familiarise yourself with the games features and how they work. Knowing how the app works will help you guide your child effectively.

👨‍👧Parental supervision
Create a Family Account on Ubisoft Connect to manage what games your child can access and control communication features like messaging and friend requests.
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💸Limit In-App Purchases
You can set spending limits or disable in-app purchases on your device to avoid accidental or excessive spending.

🚨Avoid Unofficial Downloads
Stick to downloading the game from official sources to avoid malware, data breaches, or compromised versions.

📢Underage Accounts
 This game might have an age restriction but it lacks a proper age verification process. Therefore, there’s little stopping users from faking their dates of birth or creating bogus profiles and targeting children and young people. 

​👥Manage friend requests
Teach your child only to accept friend requests from people they know in real life.

📷 Cover the Webcam When Not in Use
Physically cover your camera when you're not ready to go live. Always be mindful of what’s visible in your background—it can reveal location clues.

🧠 Trust Your Instincts
If something feels uncomfortable, it is uncomfortable. Leave the chat immediately and don’t engage with users who seem suspicious, aggressive, or inappropriate.

🖥️ Place Devices in Shared Spaces
Keep internet-connected devices in living rooms or kitchens, not bedrooms. This makes risky behaviour less likely and easier to notice.

🙋‍♀️Conversations:
Have open discussions with children and young people about the topics associated with online use - bullying, grooming, sexual and criminal exploitation, body image, as well as accessing support and how to report. 

🚨 Know the Signs of Trouble
Watch for behaviour changes—like anxiety, secrecy, mood swings, or suddenly deleting apps. These can signal something inappropriate happened online.


FURTHER SUPPORT:

For parents/ carers If you're worried about your child or need support call NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000. 

If you discover criminal content when online then report it directly to the police or the Internet Watch Foundation. 

If you're worried about online grooming or sexual behaviour online then report directly to the police or contact CEOP. 

For Children & young people if they're worried or want to talk, encourage them to contact Childline Online or call 0800 1111. 

Check out our Resource Centre for further information and useful online safety tips.

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