Grand Theft Auto VI receives PEGI 18 rating detailing explicit content

Grand Theft Auto VI has briefly received a PEGI 18 age rating detailing graphic content in the upcoming game. Digital Trends, Forbes, and Push Square all report that the listing includes dismemberment, decapitation, explicit sexual content, and drug use. The age rating details offer a clearer look at the mature themes included in the title. [1][4][8]

The video game features main characters Lucia and Jason. According to PC Gamer Hardware, new details emerged following an appearance of the duo in a fashion magazine. In addition, GameSpot reports that recent screenshots from the game suggest it will feature references to movies. [2][5]

The massive anticipation around the game has affected other publishers. Mashable reported that Saturday Night Live parodied the competition between video games, noting that rival developers have pushed back their release dates to avoid competing with the November 19 launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. [3]

Rockstar Games is preparing further announcements for players. OpenCritic reports that Rockstar Games has confirmed its next official update for Grand Theft Auto VI will take place on October 5. [7]