- GTA 6 is still a few months away from release, but Russia is already proposing a ban on the game.
- The deputy chairman of the World Russian People’s Council believes Rockstar is impacting the moral health of society with vulgar content.
- He also argues that GTA’s popularity makes it dangerous, so the game should be banned or heavily censored.
There’s little doubt that GTA 6 will be a global phenomenon, smashing records and setting new standards across the industry. As the game’s release date draws nearer, many are excited to see what Rockstar will do with its satirical and over-the-top portrayal of the criminal world.
However, it seems not everyone is too enthusiastic about GTA 6. Furthermore, Russia appears to be proposing a ban on the game ahead of its release.
Why it matters: For anybody familiar with GTA’s past, this statement isn’t too big a surprise. The series has always been controversial, creating discontent among those in favor of the censorship of games and other media.
According to news.ru, Mikhail Ivanov, the deputy chairman of the World Russian People’s Council, has called for a ban on GTA 6.
Mikhail Ivanov pointed to the existence of immoral and vulgar content in GTA 6, calling it a bad influence on society and the youth. He then argued that Russia should completely ban the game or require Rockstar to produce a censored version specifically for the region.
The deputy chairman also noted that Russia cannot afford to waste money on entertainment that goes against its traditional values. He believes the popularity of the series makes it particularly dangerous in this regard.
The creators of GTA 6 are deliberately including destructive and vulgar content in their product, which is completely unacceptable to the moral health of society.
-Mikhail Ivanov
With GTA 6 around the corner, it was only natural for these conversations to pop up again, and fans can expect even more countries to speak out against the game as the release date draws closer.
Of course, this likely won’t be enough to stop GTA 6 from becoming what could be the most successful game the industry has seen to date.
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Avinash is currently pursuing a Business degree in Australia. For more than 5 years, he has been working as a gaming journalist, utilizing his writing skills and love for gaming to report on the latest updates in the industry. Avinash loves to play action games like Devil May Cry and has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as IGN, GamesRadar, GameRant, Dualshockers, CBR, and Gamespot.
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