From IGN · Michael Cripe · · 1m
GTA 6 PEGI 18 Rating Details
GTA 6's PEGI 18 rating reveals mentions of decapitation, cocaine snorting, and sexual content.
In brief
GTA 6's PEGI 18 rating reveals mentions of decapitation, cocaine snorting, and sexual content. GTA 6's PEGI 18 rating describes violent acts including decapitation, cocaine use at any time, and sexual themes. Originally reported by IGN.
PEGI 18 Rating Confirmed
GTA 6 received a PEGI 18 rating revealing mentions of decapitation, cocaine use, and sexual content.
“GTA 6 has received an age rating of PEGI 18, revealing mentions of "decapitation," the ability for players to snort cocaine at any time, "scenes of sexual fetishes," and much more.”
Violence and Realism
The rating describes bloody violence with high realism, including detailed decapitation and dismemberment.
“This game contains frequent depictions of violence; due to the free roam nature of the game the player can harm all other characters inhabiting the environment”
Cocaine Use Details
Players can snort cocaine directly from their hand at any time, as it is frequently used in Vice City.
“Cocaine can be carried around by the player and snorted directly from their hand at any time.”
Sexual Content
The rating includes nudity, scenes of intercourse, and occasional sexual fetishes.
“There are also strong sexual themes, including nudity, scenes of intercourse and occasional scenes of sexual fetishes.”
Other Content Issues
The game features the word "f**k" prominently and "c**t" occasionally, with discriminatory language on TV and radio.
“The word "f**k" is also featured prominently in the game, while the word "c**t" is only occasionally featured.”
Launch Details
GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
“GTA 6 is still on course to launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S November 19, 2026.”
What to remember
GTA 6's PEGI 18 rating describes violent acts including decapitation, cocaine use at any time, and sexual themes.
