GTA VI's store pages show ESRB Mature 17+ in the US and Canada, PEGI 18 in the UK and Netherlands, and R 18+ in Australia. That means adults only: the game is not rated for children or most teenagers.
What is the GTA 6 ESRB rating?
Mature 17+ (shown on PlayStation US and Canada, read 12 November 2026). The descriptors listed on the Canadian page are Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content and Use of Drugs and Alcohol. The US page shows Mature 17+ with a shorter visible list. GTA BOOM reports the same seven descriptors as GTA V, and an In-Game Purchases label (reported on 1 October 2026). We could not open the ESRB's own database entry.
What is the GTA 6 PEGI rating?
PEGI 18. PlayStation UK lists Drugs, In-Game Purchases, Sexual Content and Violence. The Dutch page shows PEGI 18 with the same four descriptors. Reports of a longer PEGI description that was pulled from the PEGI site in early October are unconfirmed by PEGI, so this page does not repeat its wording.
| Region | Rating shown | Source |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ESRB Mature 17+ | PlayStation US |
| Canada | ESRB Mature 17+ | PlayStation CA |
| United Kingdom | PEGI 18 | PlayStation UK |
| Netherlands | PEGI 18 | PlayStation NL |
| Australia | R 18+ (Drug Use, High Impact Violence, Sex Scenes) | PlayStation AU |
| New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, UAE | Per GTA BOOM. R18; 21+ badges | GTA BOOM |
| Xbox US page | Read 12 Nov 2026, conflicts with PlayStation. Rating Pending | Xbox US |
Is GTA 6 suitable for kids? What parents should know
Not by its ratings. Both major boards put it at the top adult tier. The game is single-player (see the multiplayer status), so there is no stranger chat to manage, but the content itself is the issue. PlayStation and Xbox both offer family settings that block games above an age you choose. Set them before the console is handed over, and check the pre-load steps if you buy for someone else.
Why is there a mismatch?
The PlayStation FAQ text says ratings are unconfirmed while the same page shows a badge. We report both and expect the pages to be tidied after launch.
Related: microtransactions and single-player.
Update log
- 12 Nov 2026. Page created from store pages read today.
Sources: PlayStation US, Canada, UK and Australia; Xbox US; GTA BOOM.