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Grand Theft Auto VI receives official age ratings ahead of 2026 release
Grand Theft Auto VI has received official age ratings from PEGI and ESRB, confirming its mature content and scheduled release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PEGI 18 rating details explicit elements including graphic violence with decapitation and dismemberment, frequent drug use such as inhaling cocaine, and sexual content including nudity and interactive strip club activities.
In the United States, the ESRB has assigned an M for Mature rating, citing blood, intense violence, and strong sexual content. Regional variations in store descriptions, such as those in Australia and New Zealand, specifically mention 'sex scenes.'
Narrative details reveal that the story follows protagonists Jason and Lucia, described as a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde. The game's world, inspired by Florida and set in the fictional state of Leonida, will feature a dynamic weather system capable of simulating hurricanes and realistic environmental effects like puddles. Additionally, the game is expected to include approximately 170 different animal species.
Entities
ESRB · Grand Theft Auto 6 · Grand Theft Auto VI · Jason · Jason Duval · Leonida · Lucia Caminos · Lúcia · PEGI · Rockstar Games · Take-Two Interactive
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- [● 8 SOURCES] Players can carry and consume cocaine directly from their inventory at any time. www.xboxygen.com · mercado.etc.br · www.otakupt.com · www.rockstarmag.fr · www.gamereactor.cn · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The game features realistic, bloody violence including decapitations and detailed dismemberment. www.xboxygen.com · mercado.etc.br · www.otakupt.com · www.rockstarmag.fr · www.gamereactor.cn · +3 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The game includes nudity, sexual content, and interactive strip club activities. www.xboxygen.com · mercado.etc.br · www.batista70phone.com · www.otakupt.com · www.rockstarmag.fr · +4 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Grand Theft Auto VI has received a PEGI 18 age rating. www.xboxygen.com · mercado.etc.br · www.otakupt.com · www.rockstarmag.fr · www.gamereactor.cn · +3 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The game's protagonists are a duo named Jason and Lucia. www.battlefield-france.com · nosmokesport.com · console-tribe.com · es.ign.com · indies.es · +2 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The game features a dynamic weather system including hurricanes and realistic puddles. www.global-esports.news · www.futurezone.de · 4gnews.pt
- [● 8 SOURCES] Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026. nosmokesport.com · www.gamereactor.cn · www.otakupt.com · www.saudigamer.com · multiplayer.it · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The game will include approximately 170 different animal species. www.turkgun.com