Almost 30% of All Games Rated by USK in 2024 Contain ‘Risks of Use’
In 2024, the USK classified significantly fewer titles using the traditional rating procedure. This is reflected in the 2024 annual statistics, which provide interesting insights into the distribution of ratings and descriptors. Around one million USK labels were generated using the automated IARC system.
The USK’s annual statistics for 2024 are of particular interest. Established in 1994, the USK was also able to look back on 30 years of youth protection and age ratings in Germany, presenting some fascinating data. Since its founding, 55,514 titles have been examined using the traditional procedure, while around 16 million ratings have been issued online. Online games and apps are labeled using the IARC system, which was co-developed by the USK and is based on voluntary participation and a self-disclosure process that automatically generates a rating.