# GTA 6 Almost Banned in South Korea Over Genital Nudity

> South Korean ratings board nearly banned GTA 6 over 'genital nudity' in game.
- Title: GTA 6 Almost Banned in South Korea Over Genital Nudity · IGN
- Summary: South Korean ratings board nearly banned GTA 6 over 'genital nudity' in game. south korean ratings board, gta 6, genital nudity · reported by IGN.
- Keywords: south korean ratings board, gta 6, genital nudity, rating refusal, adults only rating, sensuality content descriptor, IGN
- Source: IGN — https://ign.com/articles/gta-6-was-almost-refused-rating-in-south-korea
- Author: Kirk McKeand
- Published: 2026-11-12T12:44:19.272+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: south korean ratings board, gta 6, genital nudity, rating refusal, adults only rating, sensuality content descriptor, gaming, entertainment
## South Korean Ratings Board Stuck on GTA 6 Rating
South Korean ratings board GCRB struggled to agree on whether GTA 6 should be approved or refused a rating.
## Initial Vote Tied on September 10
The board's initial vote on September 10 ended in a tie with three votes for refusal and three for an Adults Only rating.
## Postponed Decision for Playable Build
The board postponed the decision twice to await a playable build of GTA 6 for more examination.
## Second Review Passed Adults Only Rating
The second review on October 18 passed with eight votes for an Adults Only rating and one against classification.
## Genital Nudity Cited as Sticking Point
The board cited 'out of context genital nudity' as the main issue preventing approval of GTA 6.
## New Rules Allow More Nudity
South Korea revised rules to allow 'suggestive bodily exposure' without sexual context in games.
## Key takeaway

South Korean ratings board nearly banned GTA 6 due to 'out of context genital nudity' in game.