GTA 6 is rated M (Mature 17+) by the ESRB in the US and Canada, and PEGI 18 in Europe. Every other major board rates it 18 or higher, with 19+ in South Korea and 21+ in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. confirmed The ESRB rating went live on Oct 1, 2026 and is also shown on rockstargames.com/VI.
GTA 6 ratings by country
Vice Atlas compiled the board listings and links each database. confirmed (per Vice Atlas) / reported
| Board / region | Rating | Descriptors | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESRB (US, Canada) | M (Mature 17+) | See below | Oct 1, 2026 |
| PEGI (Europe, UK) | 18 | Drugs, sex, violence; In-Game Purchases | ~Oct 1–2, 2026 |
| USK (Germany) | 18 | Explicit violence, drugs, criminal role models | Xbox Sep 13, PS5 Oct 13 (dates inconsistent) |
| CERO (Japan) | Z (18+) | Crime, violence | By Oct 18 |
| Australia | R18+ | Drug use, high-impact violence, sex scenes | — |
| New Zealand | R18 | — | — |
| Brazil (ClassInd) | 18 | — | Ordinance Oct 8, gazette Oct 9 |
| South Korea (GCRB) | 19+ (adults only) | — | Oct 16 |
| Saudi Arabia / UAE | 21+ | — | — |
| Taiwan | 18+ (Restricted) | — | — |
| Hong Kong | 18+ | — | — |
The USK listing gives different dates for Xbox (Sep 13) and PS5 (Oct 13). Vice Atlas flags this as internally inconsistent, and we cannot resolve it.
Why is GTA 6 rated M?
The ESRB content descriptors are: confirmed
- Blood and Gore
- Intense Violence
- Mature Humor
- Nudity
- Strong Language
- Strong Sexual Content
- Use of Drugs and Alcohol
The interactive element is In-Game Purchases. That is the full list.
Why does the ESRB listing have no “Users Interact” label?
The ESRB applies “Users Interact” to games where players can communicate or share content online. GTA 6’s listing does not carry it. Tech Times read that as confirmation of no online mode at launch. reported It matches what Rockstar has said: GTA VI is “a single player experience” at launch. See GTA Online status.
Does GTA 6 have microtransactions?
Not in single-player, per Rockstar North co-head Rob Nelson, who told Kinda Funny in late August 2026 that single-player has no real-money purchases. reported
So why the “In-Game Purchases” notice? Most likely it covers the Ultimate Edition Upgrade ($20 on Xbox) and GTA+, not purchases inside the story. speculation See price and editions and GTA+ explained.
What did the deleted PEGI listing say?
PEGI’s long-form content description went up around Oct 1–2 and was then deleted. Before it vanished, gHacks and PC Gamer captured that it mentioned: reported
- Detailed decapitation
- Frequent and prominent drug use
- Cocaine that the player can carry and take
Neither PEGI nor Rockstar has explained the removal.
Is GTA 6 still PEGI 18?
Yes, as far as anyone can tell. One fan site reports that a pegi.info search returned “No results found” on Nov 12, which may just reflect the listing being pulled. The PEGI 18 rating is widely reported. reported
Is GTA 6 OK for kids?
Every board says no: the lowest rating anywhere is 17+ (ESRB), and most are 18+. The content descriptors include strong sexual content, nudity and drug use. GTA 6’s world satirizes social-media culture heavily, which you can read about on phone and social media. On Xbox, the free GTA+ month is not available to restricted child accounts. confirmed
What we’re watching
- Whether PEGI restores its full listing.
- Any regional cuts. A censored cut of the Extended Look trailer appeared in China, but no Chinese rating for the game has been reported.
Back to the release hub. For what is actually in the game, see confirmed gameplay features.