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Australian Classification Board, 2023
What Is the GTA 6 Age Rating?
Not yet officially rated by the ESRB. The Australian Classification Board rated GTA 6 as MA15+ in 2023. Every mainline GTA title since GTA III has received an M for Mature (17+) rating from the ESRB in North America and an 18+ rating from PEGI in Europe.
An M (17+) / PEGI 18 rating for GTA 6 is the near-certain outcome based on the confirmed content: armed robbery, violent crime, adult entertainment venues, drug and alcohol use, strong language. The official ESRB rating will be published closer to launch.
Related Questions
Is GTA 6 appropriate for under-18s?
No
No. The GTA series has been rated M (17+) / 18+ in every territory for every mainline title. The confirmed content places GTA 6 firmly in adult territory. The interactive nature of the content is a factor beyond what the age rating alone communicates.
Analysis, based on confirmed content and series history
Why did Australia rate GTA 6 as MA15+ not R18+?
Analysis
The Australian MA15+ rating versus GTA 5's R18+ in Australia has generated speculation about toned-down content. Rockstar has not addressed this directly. The trailer sequences show robbery, police confrontations, and Vice City criminal activity consistent with previous GTA titles. Whether the full game represents a change in mature content versus GTA 5 will not be known until launch.
Analysis, Australian Classification Board ruling, 2023
Will GTA 6 be banned in any countries?
Analysis
No specific country bans have been announced. GTA 5 faced restrictions in some markets. The confirmed content of GTA 6 is consistent with the series' history in this area. Country-specific rating decisions will follow the official submissions closer to launch.
Analysis