GTA 6 Age Rating Revealed Ahead of Launch
Rockstar’s latest ratings also cite nudity, strong violence and drug use, with the game set for an M/17+ or 18+ classification in multiple regions.
- Rockstar Games confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI will receive an 'M for Mature' ESRB rating, with the UK equivalent issuing a PEGI 18 classification ahead of the November 19, 2026 launch.
- Ratings boards reveal GTA 6 features 'frequent and prominent' drug use, including cocaine, and graphic violence with 'detailed decapitation,' reflecting Rockstar's commitment to unprecedented detail after a 13-year development cycle.
- In a departure from previous titles, Australian and New Zealand store listings specifically mention 'sex scenes,' a distinction from the 'sexual material' label applied to Grand Theft Auto V, sparking fan speculation.
- Beyond age classifications, ratings boards suggest GTA 6 includes 'strong sexual themes' with private dances and 'occasional scenes of sexual fetishes,' expanding the franchise's mature content mechanics.
- With the November 19 launch approaching, Rockstar Games stated there are 'no monetizations in this game,' while marketing signage now appears in Miami and Brooklyn across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms.
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GTA 6's Official Rating Reveals Just How Mature the Game Will Be
Courtesy of Rockstar Games With the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 now a little over a month away, the game’s official ratings have started to appear online. So far, GTA 6 has garnered an “M for Mature” or its equivalent in various regions, which shouldn’t come as a shock in the slightest. What may be a bit more […]
GTA 6's 18+ PEGI age rating reveals Lucia and Jason can partake in drug use "directly from their inventory" and "at any time," alongside details on weapons
GTA 6 is seemingly adding another naughty pastime to the series' already mammoth collection of naughty pastimes. Joining the strip clubs and violent car-jackings and carefree murder is "frequent and prominent" drug use that you can try "at any time," according to a new age rating.
GTA 6 Age Rating Reveals New Details About Mature Content
Rockstar Games has confirmed GTA 6’s ESRB age rating, revealing more about the game’s mature content. However, according to Australian and New Zealand ratings, Grand Theft Auto VI might have more mature content compared to GTA 5. GTA 6 ESRB Rating Confirms Mature 17+ Content Rockstar Games has confirmed that GTA 6 will have a […]
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