For parents
GTA 6 Age Rating
What the rating boards gave GTA 6, and the reasons they list.
GTA 6 is rated M (Mature 17+) by the ESRB in the US, for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content and Use of Drugs and Alcohol, with In-Game Purchases. In Europe it is PEGI 18.
GTA 6 rating by region
| Region | Board | Rating | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | ESRB | M (Mature 17+) | Confirmed |
| Europe / UK | PEGI | 18 | Confirmed |
| Germany | USK | 18 | Confirmed |
| Brazil | ClassInd | 18+ | Confirmed |
| India | IARC | 18+ | Confirmed |
What the ESRB lists
Content descriptors from the ESRB's own GTA VI listing.
Blood and Gore
Intense Violence
Mature Humor
Nudity
Strong Language
Strong Sexual Content
Use of Drugs and Alcohol
In-Game Purchases (interactive element)
Source: the ESRB listing for Grand Theft Auto VI; PEGI, USK, ClassInd and IARC ratings as shown on the PlayStation Store in each region.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
What is GTA 6 rated?
M for Mature 17+ from the ESRB, PEGI 18 in Europe, USK 18 in Germany, 18+ (ClassInd) in Brazil and 18+ (IARC) in India.
Why is GTA 6 rated M?
The ESRB lists Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content and Use of Drugs and Alcohol, and notes In-Game Purchases.
Is GTA 6 OK for a 12-year-old?
Every rating board that has rated it puts it at 17 or 18 and over. The content descriptors above are what the ESRB found in the game; whether that is acceptable for a particular child is a decision for their parent.
Can I block GTA 6 on my child's console?
Yes. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S both have family settings that can limit games by age rating, set from the console or the parent's account. Setting the limit below 17/18 blocks GTA 6.