Grand Theft Auto 6, the highly anticipated installment in the series, has been revealed to include a significant increase in drug-related content, according to a PEGI 18+ age rating that appeared briefly online. This rating, which was quickly removed from the Pan European Game Information board’s website, indicated that players will be able to engage in frequent and notable drug use throughout the game.
Expanded In-Game Drug Use
The new details suggest that players will have the ability to participate in drug activities, including the use of hard drugs such as cocaine. Unlike past games where drug usage was more peripheral, in GTA 6 players reportedly can carry and use cocaine directly from their inventory, marking a shift in the representation of narcotics in the series.
Mature Themes and Realistic Violence
The PEGI rating also highlighted the game’s strong sexual themes, including full nudity, graphic intercourse scenes, and depictions of sexual fetishes. Players will be able to engage with these themes through activities in nightclubs, where they can pay for intimate dances and interact with dancers in a manner that includes touching.
Violence, a staple of the Grand Theft Auto series, remains a prominent feature. The game is expected to display a “high degree of realism” in its depictions of violence, allowing players to inflict harm on other characters in extreme ways, including decapitation and dismemberment, with varying weapon effects.
Technological Advancements and Game Detail
Rockstar Games has noted enhancements in the game’s details, including a revamped weather system, indicating a focus on creating a highly immersive and realistic environment. This increase in detail spans all aspects of the game, aligning with previous entries’ reputation for pushing boundaries in gaming realism and narrative content.
Reporting based on coverage first published by eurogamer.net.