Key moment, October 2, 2026

The age ratings

In the United States, the PlayStation Store and the Microsoft Store show the ESRB Mature 17+ rating. In France, both stores show PEGI 18; PlayStation shows R18+ in Australia and CERO Z in Japan.

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Jason with an assault rifle and Lucia with her pistol raised, amid a jewelry store’s shattered display cases, official Rockstar Games image — Official image © Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive. Jason And Lucia 04, credits.

The essentials

In the United States, the PlayStation Store and the Microsoft Store show the ESRB Mature 17+ rating. In France, both stores show PEGI 18; PlayStation shows R18+ in Australia and CERO Z in Japan. Date: October 2, 2026. Type: announcement. Status: named or described by Rockstar. To go further: What’s confirmed.

Identity

Date	October 2, 2026
Type	Announcement
Status	Named or described by Rockstar
Sources	PlayStation United States: Grand Theft Auto VI (accessed 10/21/2026) Microsoft Store United States: Grand Theft Auto VI (accessed 10/21/2026) PlayStation France: Grand Theft Auto VI (accessed 10/16/2026) Microsoft Store France: Grand Theft Auto VI (accessed 10/20/2026) PlayStation Australia: Grand Theft Auto VI (accessed 10/20/2026) PlayStation Japan: Grand Theft Auto VI (accessed 10/20/2026)

Before and after

The Game Informer cover storySeptember 25, 2026, just before
LOVE magazineOctober 5, 2026, just after

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