Archive · 22 Jan 2026
GTA 6 Faces Potential Ban in Russia
Grand Theft Auto 6 is a highly anticipated video game coming out on November 19, 2026.
It's made by Rockstar Games and will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The game might cost around $100.
However, a Russian official named Mikhail Ivanov wants the game to be banned or heavily censored in Russia.
He thinks the game has content that goes against traditional values, especially scenes with male strippers.
Rockstar hasn't said anything about a PC version yet.
GTA 6 is set to release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
A Russian official, Mikhail Ivanov, wants the game banned or censored in Russia due to 'destructive and vulgar content'.
The main concern is the inclusion of male striptease scenes in the game.
Rockstar Games has not yet announced official pricing or PC release details.
Ivanov has requested Rockstar to develop a special version of the game for the Russian market without the controversial content.
- Who
- Mikhail Ivanov, deputy chairman of the World Russian People Council
- What
- Potential ban or heavy censorship of GTA 6 in Russia
- When
- Release date set for November 19, 2026
- Where
- Russia
- Why
- Concerns over 'destructive and vulgar content' in the game, specifically male striptease scenes
- Release Date
- November 19, 2026
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
- Expected Price
- $100 (base version)
- Controversial Content
- Male striptease scenes
- Russian Official
- Mikhail Ivanov
- Organization
- World Russian People Council
