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Is Grand Theft Auto V Online safe for your child?

Age guide

18+

We advise Grand Theft Auto V Online from age 18 and up. Overall risk 10/10 (high risk).

5-8
This game is rated Mature 17+ and is not appropriate for children in this age group due to pervasive violence, sexual content, and drug use.
9-12
The game's themes of crime, explicit language, and online interactions with adult strangers are unsuitable for pre-teens.
13-15
Teenagers in this age range are exposed to unmoderated voice and text chat, which can include offensive language and harassment, alongside the game's mature content.
16+
Players aged 16 and older will encounter a vast open world filled with criminal activities, gambling, and microtransactions for in-game currency like Shark Cards, which can encourage excessive spending.

Grand Theft Auto V Online is an open-world action-adventure game where players can explore a fictional state, complete missions, and engage in various activities. It features both single-player and multiplayer modes, with the online component allowing players to interact with others in a persistent world.

Age guide
18+
Overall risk
10/10
Violence
10/10
Toxic behaviour
9/10
Stranger contact
10/10
Addiction risk
9/10
Language
10/10
Influence
9/10

What parents should know

Grand Theft Auto V Online is an open-world multiplayer game rated Mature 17+ that features extensive violence, sexual themes, and drug use. Its online component includes unmoderated player communication, which can expose players to offensive language and harassment. Parents should be aware of the potential for microtransactions and the simulated gambling activities within the game.

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Grand Theft Auto V Online age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Grand Theft Auto V Online?

Parentwise puts Grand Theft Auto V Online at 18+. We advise Grand Theft Auto V Online from age 18 and up. Overall risk 10/10 (high risk). Violence scores 10/10, language 10/10, stranger contact 10/10 and addiction risk 9/10.

Can a 10 year old play Grand Theft Auto V Online?

Not by default: we advise Grand Theft Auto V Online from 18+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The game's themes of crime, explicit language, and online interactions with adult strangers are unsuitable for pre-teens.

Can a 12 year old play Grand Theft Auto V Online?

Not by default: we advise Grand Theft Auto V Online from 18+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The game's themes of crime, explicit language, and online interactions with adult strangers are unsuitable for pre-teens.

Can a 13 year old play Grand Theft Auto V Online?

Not by default: we advise Grand Theft Auto V Online from 18+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Teenagers in this age range are exposed to unmoderated voice and text chat, which can include offensive language and harassment, alongside the game's mature content.

Is Grand Theft Auto V Online appropriate for kids?

Grand Theft Auto V Online is an open-world multiplayer game rated Mature 17+ that features extensive violence, sexual themes, and drug use. Parentwise rates Grand Theft Auto V Online overall as high risk (10/10), with stranger contact at 10/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.

Is Grand Theft Auto V Online family friendly?

Grand Theft Auto V Online is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. Its online component includes unmoderated player communication, which can expose players to offensive language and harassment.

Grand Theft Auto V Online parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Grand Theft Auto V Online is an open-world multiplayer game rated Mature 17+ that features extensive violence, sexual themes, and drug use. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (10/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).

Is Grand Theft Auto V Online safe for kids?

We advise Grand Theft Auto V Online from age 18 and up. Overall risk 10/10 (high risk). Its online component includes unmoderated player communication, which can expose players to offensive language and harassment.

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