New UK Law Forces Rockstar to Act
The UK’s Online Safety Act is now fully enforced, and its reach extends beyond social media. The law also affects online video games. Its purpose is to protect minors from harmful or adult content by requiring platforms to verify users’ ages.
This has prompted Rockstar Games to take action. According to a well-known insider named Tez2, Rockstar is already preparing for strict compliance in GTA 6.
Rockstar Adds Age Filters in GTA Code
Tez2 found code in both GTA V and GTA Online that suggests Rockstar is ready to roll out age verification systems. “Rockstar podrá implementarlas por región,” the insider explained. This means Rockstar can apply these restrictions differently depending on the country.
The UK is expected to be the first country with strict age filters. Without verified ID proving you’re over 18, users may lose access to core features like GTA Online.
Jokes aside, Rockstar is planning to implement age assurance checks in the near future, rolling them out by region.
You may need to verify your age to access #GTAOnline, or certain features, like phone messages, text chat, Snapmatic, may be restricted until you verify your age. https://t.co/v0wLwV8nyh pic.twitter.com/QYVaydlbhZ
— Tez2 (@TezFunz2) July 31, 2025
GTA 6 Age Verification May Be Mandatory
With GTA 6 set to launch on May 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Rockstar is taking no chances. The company is implementing strict safeguards to avoid legal trouble.
Rockstar isn’t just reacting to legal pressure. The move also protects their financial interest. GTA V has sold 215 million units, second only to Minecraft. GTA Online remains one of Rockstar’s biggest revenue streams.
Future-Proofing GTA 6 for Global Laws
This age verification in GTA 6 could become a global standard. While it’s starting in the UK, Rockstar seems prepared to expand these measures worldwide. They are “blindando su modelo de negocio,” making sure no legal issues disrupt their earnings.
Some critics argue that the Online Safety Act is more about censorship than safety. Still, Rockstar appears committed to following the rules.
Age-Gated Access Could Limit Adult Content
Until now, games like GTA V and GTA Online, rated 18+ in the UK, had no real barriers to entry. Players could still access adult content without any verification.
With the new age verification in GTA 6, access to features involving violence, sex, or drugs may require proof of age. This could change how players experience the game in certain regions.
Conclusion: What This Means for GTA Players
The Online Safety Act presents new challenges for developers. Rockstar’s decision to preemptively include age verification in GTA 6 shows they are taking this seriously.
While some see the law as overreach, companies like Rockstar would rather comply than face legal trouble or lose access to large markets.
Only time will tell if this system will be accepted by players or rolled back due to backlash. But one thing is clear: age verification in GTA 6 is likely here to stay.
