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Is Grand Theft Auto V safe for your child?
Age guide
M for Mature 17+
We advise Grand Theft Auto V from age 17 and up. Overall risk 9/10 (high risk).
- 5-8
- Grand Theft Auto V is not appropriate for children in this age range due to its M for Mature rating and explicit content.
- 9-12
- This game is not suitable for children in this age range as it contains graphic violence, strong language, and mature themes.
- 13-15
- Grand Theft Auto V is rated M for Mature 17+ and features intense violence, criminal activities, and sexually suggestive content, making it inappropriate for this age group.
- 16+
- Older teens should be aware that Grand Theft Auto V involves extensive criminal gameplay, including carjacking, drug dealing, and violence, alongside mature language and sexual themes.
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) is an open-world action-adventure game set in a fictional state that mirrors Southern California. Players engage in missions that often involve criminal activities, including theft, violence, and high-speed chases. The game features a sprawling environment where players can explore, interact with NPCs, and take part in various side activities, as well as an online multiplayer mode that allows players to compete or cooperate with others. Its immersive gameplay and rich storytelling offer a mix of entertainment and moral dilemmas that can be concerning for younger audiences.
- Age guide
- M for Mature 17+
- Overall risk
- 9/10
- Violence
- 9/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 8/10
- Stranger contact
- 9/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 9/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
Grand Theft Auto V is an M-rated game containing graphic violence, mature language, and explicit themes, including criminal acts and sexual content. It is designed for adult audiences and is not appropriate for children or younger teenagers. Parents should utilize platform-specific parental controls to prevent access and discuss the mature nature of its content.
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Grand Theft Auto V age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Grand Theft Auto V?
Parentwise puts Grand Theft Auto V at M for Mature 17+. We advise Grand Theft Auto V from age 17 and up. Overall risk 9/10 (high risk). Violence scores 9/10, language 9/10, stranger contact 9/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play Grand Theft Auto V?
Not by default: we advise Grand Theft Auto V from 17+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. This game is not suitable for children in this age range as it contains graphic violence, strong language, and mature themes.
Can a 12 year old play Grand Theft Auto V?
Not by default: we advise Grand Theft Auto V from 17+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. This game is not suitable for children in this age range as it contains graphic violence, strong language, and mature themes.
Can a 13 year old play Grand Theft Auto V?
Not by default: we advise Grand Theft Auto V from 17+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Grand Theft Auto V is rated M for Mature 17+ and features intense violence, criminal activities, and sexually suggestive content, making it inappropriate for this age group.
Is Grand Theft Auto V appropriate for kids?
Grand Theft Auto V is an M-rated game containing graphic violence, mature language, and explicit themes, including criminal acts and sexual content. Parentwise rates Grand Theft Auto V overall as high risk (9/10), with stranger contact at 9/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Grand Theft Auto V family friendly?
Grand Theft Auto V is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. It is designed for adult audiences and is not appropriate for children or younger teenagers.
Grand Theft Auto V parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Grand Theft Auto V is an M-rated game containing graphic violence, mature language, and explicit themes, including criminal acts and sexual content. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (9/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Grand Theft Auto V safe for kids?
We advise Grand Theft Auto V from age 17 and up. Overall risk 9/10 (high risk). It is designed for adult audiences and is not appropriate for children or younger teenagers.
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