Rockstar Games' official Grand Theft Auto VI page displays the ESRB's M (Mature 17+) rating, accompanied by seven content descriptors.

The same descriptors appear on the game's Xbox listing, alongside the Mature 17+ rating. Rockstar's page also separately displays the “In-Game Purchases” notice.

The ESRB labels are “Blood and Gore,” “Intense Violence,” “Mature Humor,” “Nudity,” “Strong Language,” “Strong Sexual Content,” and “Use of Drugs and Alcohol.” The displayed category is “Mature 17+.”

According to the ESRB's guide, the M rating is generally suitable for ages 17 and up. It is different from Adults Only 18+ and does not, on its own, correspond to a Brazilian age rating.

The descriptors flag content that may have influenced the rating or may be relevant to consumers, but they do not explain specific scenes, their frequency, or their context. The ESRB's definition of Strong Sexual Content may cover explicit and/or frequent depictions of sexual behavior, possibly with nudity; that alone does not confirm a specific scene or mechanic in GTA 6.

The In-Game Purchases notice appears as an interactive element separate from the content descriptors. It does not confirm the presence of microtransactions, virtual currency, or any specific monetization model.

The October 2, 2026 date corresponds to the article's publication date, not the date the rating was registered by the ESRB. Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI is set in Leonida and launches on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.