GTA 6 approved for South Korea after GCRB nearly banned it for nudity

Reports say the Game Content Rating Board almost refused to classify GTA 6 during an initial review on September 10. Three committee members voted for an Adults Only rating and three voted to refuse the game entirely. Regulators cited "out-of-context genital nudity" and said genital exposure had never appeared so frequently without context.

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The final decision was delayed twice. The delay was due to security concerns related to Rockstar Games. Reports say the GCRB received a playable version of the game in late September and needed more time for gameplay examination. On October 16, the GCRB approved the game with a rating equivalent to PEGI 18+. The final vote was eight in favor and one against.

GTA 6 releases November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Pre-orders have reached 9.69 million.