GTA 6 age rating: rated M for Mature 17+

ESRB (US and Canada)

• Rating: M for Mature 17+
• Platforms rated: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
• Rockstar's GTA VI page now shows the same rating.

Content descriptors:

• Blood and Gore
• Intense Violence
• Mature Humor
• Nudity
• Strong Language
• Strong Sexual Content
• Use of Drugs and Alcohol

PEGI (Europe): 18

• PEGI published an 18 rating on October 2, 2026, then took the page down later that day without saying why.
• Its summary flagged realistic, bloody violence (including dismemberment), frequent drug use, and nudity and sex scenes.
• It isn't in PEGI's database right now. We'll link it once it's back.

In-game purchases

• The ESRB flags In-Game Purchases, meaning you can spend real money on digital items in the game.
• It's the plain label, not the "Includes Random Items" label used for loot boxes.
• Rockstar hasn't said yet what you'll be able to buy. Editions and GTA+: https://leonidafieldguide.com/guide/gta-6-editions-price-and-pre-order-bonus-explained/

For parents

• M means the ESRB considers the game suitable for ages 17 and up. PEGI 18 means adults only.
• PS5 and Xbox both have parental controls that can block games by age rating and limit spending. You'll find them in each console's Family settings.

Sources: https://www.esrb.org/ratings/41627/grand-theft-auto-vi/ , https://www.rockstargames.com/VI , https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gta-6-rating-pulled-after-revealing-sex-scenes-and-drug-use/ and https://www.pcgamer.com/games/grand-theft-auto/grand-theft-auto-6-features-detailed-decapitation-and-frequent-and-prominent-drug-use-according-to-hastily-deleted-pegi-rating/