GTA 6 Confirmed to Have The Highest Rating—'X 18+ Restricted'

The Grand Theft Auto series has always leaned into violence, if that's even the right word for it. The upcoming sixth installment looks set to follow that same path and might even push things further.

News of a possible GTA 6 rating has been circulating on social media. As revealed by iGrandTheftAuto, the game is rated X 18+ in Australia, based on a recent ad of the Ultimate Edition related to the game’s PlayStation 5 version. By comparison, GTA V carried the less severe R 18+ rating, which has fueled speculation the sixth game isn't just more violent but might also include sexual content, possibly involving protagonists Jason and Lucia.

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GTA 6 is rated X 18+ in Australia, according to a PlayStation ad (credit to iGrandTheftAuto for spotting it)

For comparison, GTA 5 was rated R 18+. Here's what an X 18+ rating implies in Australia:

Interestingly, YouTuber MikeShowSha, who's had early access to the game, previously mentioned a possible sexual relationship between Jason and Lucia, though it's unclear whether that's an actual gameplay mechanic or just something shown through cutscenes. However, Rockstar Games officially hasn’t revealed the rating of Grand Theft Auto VI yet.

Meanwhile, Game Informer published a new GTA 6-focused magazine issue on September 29, revealing 12 new screenshots along with a wealth of details covering the open world, dynamic weather, wildlife, NPC realism, and more.

Grand Theft Auto VI will release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.