GTA 6 Classification Tells Us Everything we Wanted to Know, Bring it On
Rockstar’s highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI has taken a key step toward release by receiving an official age classification from the Australian Classification Board. The rating, assigned in June 2025, provides the clearest early glimpse yet into the mature content players can expect when the game launches in late 2026.
The board has rated GTA VI as MA 15+, restricting it to audiences aged 15 and over. This classification is supported by a detailed list of content warnings that reads like a checklist of Rockstar’s signature style: “Strong Violence, Strong Sexual References, Sexualised Imagery, Strong Nudity, Strong Sex Scenes, Strong Coarse Language, Strong Crude Humour.”
This description strongly suggests that the adventures of Jason and Lucia in Vice City will deliver the unfiltered, boundary-pushing experience fans anticipate. The explicit mention of “Strong Sex Scenes” and “Strong Nudity” indicates the game will not shy away from the adult themes the series is known for, aligning with the tone set by the reveal trailers.
However, the rating presents a curious anomaly. In Australia, the previous game, Grand Theft Auto V, was rated R 18+, a more restrictive category reserved for content considered high-impact. The fact that GTA VI currently holds a lower age rating has sparked discussion among followers.
Some fans speculate the MA 15+ rating may be provisional, based on an earlier build of the game, and could be upgraded closer to launch as development concludes. Others noted the absence of “Drug Use” in the content descriptors—a staple of the series—questioning whether it was omitted from the rating or from the game itself.
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The classification is a necessary bureaucratic step, but it also serves as a tantalizing preview. It confirms that Rockstar is continuing its tradition of crafting mature, provocative narratives while leaving room for the final product to evolve. As one excited fan commented on the revelation: “We are so back.”
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.