Grand Theft Auto 6 Receives MA15+ Rating, Fueling Speculation
3 min readGrand Theft Auto 6, one of the most anticipated game releases in recent memory, continues to be a closely guarded secret by Rockstar Games. While the developer has yet to make an official announcement, recent developments have provided some intriguing clues. Notably, the Australian Classification Board has granted a rating of MA15+ to the game, indicating that it will contain Strong Sex Scenes and Strong Drug Use. This rating, dated April 2023, offers a glimpse into the game’s content.
What’s been circulating in the gaming community so far is that Grand Theft Auto 6 will introduce two main protagonists, one male and one female. In September 2022, leaked gameplay videos surfaced online, providing an unofficial sneak peek into the game’s mechanics and world. During the same month, a hacker managed to gain access to a portion of the game’s source code, releasing 10,000 lines of code to the public. Following these incidents, the game retreated into secrecy, leaving fans eager for any shred of information.
The rating from the Australian Classification Board serves as the latest piece of evidence confirming the existence of GTA 6. Although Rockstar has yet to confirm the title officially, it’s safe to say that the game is indeed in development, despite the developer’s efforts to keep it under wraps.
A question on the minds of many fans is when Grand Theft Auto 6 will see the light of day. Notably, the previous installment, Grand Theft Auto 5, received an R18+ rating. In contrast, all prior GTA games were rated MA15+. This difference raises the question of whether GTA 6 will maintain the same level of maturity as its predecessor or potentially surpass it in terms of adult content.
Rumors have swirled about a potential official reveal of GTA 6 happening later this month. While this may be exciting news, it’s advisable to approach such rumors with a measure of skepticism. In the world of gaming, speculation and leaks can be unreliable, so tempering expectations is a wise approach.
An interesting aspect to watch for is whether Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on PC alongside its console counterparts. Historically, Rockstar’s recent GTA titles have initially skipped a PC release. Even the much-anticipated GTA 5 Remastered never made its way to PC, leaving some uncertainty regarding the PC gaming community’s role in the game’s launch.
In an update to the story, it’s important to remember that rumors should always be taken with a grain of salt. After closer scrutiny, it appears that the recent leak/rumor regarding GTA 6’s rating may not be legitimate. If we look at previous official GTA ratings, they are typically presented in capital letters, which was not the case here. Similarly, Rockstar, listed as the developer, was not capitalized as is customary. Given the prevalence of fake ratings for various GTA games, it’s reasonable to conclude that this particular leak is not credible.
As a result, the question of whether GTA 6 will have an R18+ or MA15+ rating remains unanswered. The mystery surrounding the game’s development and release continues to keep fans on their toes.