The gaming community has been on the edge of their seats waiting for any official news about Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6). While Rockstar Games has been notably reserved about the game’s details, leaks have filled the information vacuum. Rockstar, although, has tried its best to copyright all the leaks.
Recent leaks suggest that GTA 6 will feature a significant graphical leap. It is said to surpass even the improvements seen between GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2.
The game is expected to use Rockstar’s proprietary engine, RAGE 9, which promises groundbreaking innovations in-game physics, time management, and artificial intelligence. The police AI is set to improve a lot.
Adding to the complexity of the game is the introduction of Lucia, a character who is not only the series’ first female protagonist but also has a background in hacking.
This new character is expected to bring a transformative experience to the gameplay. Offering missions that could involve disabling vehicle tracking systems, bypassing electronic locks, or hacking into secure databases.
GTA 6 receives an MA 15+ rating
The International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) is a globally recognized system for classifying video game content. It provides a unified framework for age-based ratings across various countries and platforms. Moreover, the Australian Government has used the IARC system to classify GTA 6, which adds an extra layer of credibility to the rating.
Furthermore, the Australian Classification Board has rated GTA 6 as “MA 15+”. This is a clear indicator of the mature content that the game will offer. This rating is one of the higher restriction levels.
Further, it suggests that the game is appropriate only for audiences aged 15 years and older. Specifically, the classification mentions the game containing “strong sex scenes” and “strong drug use.” This is in line with the series’ history of mature and gritty narratives.
GTA 6 has received an official rating from the Australian government 🤔 pic.twitter.com/JXpF5TQO6V
— GTA 6 NEWS (@GTAVInewz) October 12, 2023
The game has been categorized under the “IARC” classification system, and a variable duration has been specified. This indicates that players might experience varying lengths of gameplay, possibly due to differing story outcomes or mission paths.
The date mentioned on the classification is April 2, 2023. This suggests that the official release of the game might be around the corner.
What is intriguing is that the rating has caught some attention since previous GTA titles, like GTA V and GTA Online, were classified as “R18+”. However, it’s worth noting that this information is sourced directly from the Australian Classification website, so it can’t be easily dismissed. But now, the page is no longer available on the website, which makes it hard to confirm directly.