Grand Theft Auto has always been about breaking the rules, stealing cars, and causing chaos in a city where almost anything can happen. With Grand Theft Auto 6 bringing players back to Vice City, fans are looking forward to getting into trouble and spending lots of time exploring its online world. However, there may be one real-world rule that players can’t escape—no matter how fast they drive—and it’s age verification.
A Reddit discussion has sparked concerns about whether GTA 6 Online players in Australia will need official identification to access the game’s online features. Would some fans not be able to play one of the decade’s most anticipated games at all just because they don’t have (or want to) an ID to show?
The r/PS5 thread in question centers on reports that Australian players may need a driver’s license or another accepted form of identification to access age-restricted online games.
The concerns, needless to say, stem from the fact that Australia introduced new age-verification requirements for certain online services on March 9, 2026. These rules cover online games classified as R18+, requiring age checks before users can access their online components.
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