GTA 6 age rating and parentsguide: ESRB M 17+
GTA 6 is rated ESRB Mature 17+. Content descriptors, ID checks and parental controls explained.
Last verified Oct 7, 2026
GTA 6 is rated Mature 17+ by the ESRB. Confirmed The pages here list the content descriptors, what other regions show and how to set console age limits and purchase controls.
The facts in one table
| Fact | Answer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ESRB rating | Mature 17+ | Confirmed |
Guides in this topic
- GTA 6 parents guide: GTA 6 is rated ESRB Mature 17+; PEGI 18 is unconfirmed. Rating details, PlayStation and Xbox parental controls, and how to talk with teens.
- GTA 6 age rating and ID verification: what is real: GTA 6 carries an ESRB Mature 17+ rating. No ID check for the game itself is announced, but platform age checks in the UK and Australia may apply.
Other topics
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- Price, editions and bonuses
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- Story, characters and features
What is GTA 6 rated?
ESRB Mature 17+. Confirmed
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Sources
3 links- Grand Theft Auto VI official siteRockstar Games
- Grand Theft Auto VI (PlayStation Store, US)PlayStation, 2026-10-07
- Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album (page footer shows ESRB descriptors)Rockstar Games
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