GTA 6 age rating: how old do you need to be
Short answer: 18+ in Europe and 17+ in the US. GTA VI is rated PEGI 18 in Europe and the UK and ESRB M (Mature 17+) in the US and Canada. It is a game for adults: the rating lists blood and violence, nudity and sexual content, drugs and alcohol, strong language, plus an in-game purchases notice.
What the GTA VI ratings say
| System | Rating | Descriptors |
|---|---|---|
| ESRB (US, Canada) | M — 17+ | Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol; In-Game Purchases |
| PEGI (Europe, UK) | 18 | Drugs, Sex, Extreme Violence; In-Game Purchases |
What “in-game purchases” means
ESRB and PEGI add this notice when digital content can be bought inside the game with real money. Rockstar has not detailed exactly what GTA VI sells.
If the game is for a child
PlayStation and Xbox both have parental controls that block games above a chosen age. On PlayStation this is done in the PlayStation Family app.
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FAQ
How old do you have to be to play GTA 6?
PEGI rates it 18, ESRB rates it M for 17+.
Why is GTA 6 rated 18?
The ratings list intense violence, blood, nudity and sexual content, drugs and alcohol, and strong language.
Can I block GTA 6 for a child?
Yes: PlayStation and Xbox parental controls block games above a chosen age rating.
ESRB — Grand Theft Auto VI rating
Xbox Store (UK) — PEGI 18
PlayStation — official GTA VI page and FAQ