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PS5 parental controls for GTA 6, step by step

Add your child to a PlayStation family, set the age level and keep the spending limit at 0.

6 steps · PS5Not tested by usWe followed the PlayStation, Xbox and Rockstar support pages. We have not tried these steps on our own console.Official sourceStated by Rockstar Games, PlayStation Support or Xbox Support. Linked under Sources.

Updated · Ticks sync with the readiness check

You need

  • Your PS5 and PlayStation account
  • Your child in your PlayStation family
  • Child signed in once, email verified

Facts Official sourceStated by Rockstar Games, PlayStation Support or Xbox Support. Linked under Sources.

ESRB
Mature 17+
In-game purchases
Yes
Spending limit
Starts at 0
Release
19 Nov
  1. Add your child to your PlayStation family, then let them sign in on the PS5 once.
    WhySony says the controls may not take effect until the child has verified their email and signed in. Make all changes from the family managerfamily manager: The adult account that runs a PlayStation family and sets the rules for the children in it.'s account. PlayStation Support
  2. Open Family Management in Settings › Family and Parental Controls and select your child.
  3. Set the age level under Age level for games and apps (PS5/PS4 and PS3).
    What it doesA PS5 game is allowed only if its age rating is at or below your child's age. Presets (Restriction level) work the same way for PS5 games.
  4. Answer exceptions in Allowed Games.
    HowYour child can request a single game; you get the request as a notification and by email.
  5. Keep the spending limit at 0 in Parental Controls › Monthly Spending Limit.
    WhyChild purchases are paid from the family manager's wallet. The limit starts at 0.
  6. Set playtime, chat and browser in Playtime Settings, Communication and User-Generated Content and Web Browsing.
    Good to knowCheck Time Zone so limits follow your clock. "Restrict" on communication turns off text and voice chat with other players. In a browser: Account Management › Family Management › your child › Edit.

Whether GTA VI suits your child is your call. Ratings explained: gta6ratings.com. On Xbox? Xbox parental controls.

Questions

Will a child account on PS5 be able to start GTA 6?

Not with an age level that matches the child's age: PS5 games are allowed only if their age rating is at or below the child's age. A parent can still allow a single game under Allowed Games.

Can my child buy things in GTA 6 with my card?

Child purchases come from the family manager's wallet and are capped by the monthly spending limit, which starts at 0. Rockstar lists In-Game Purchases in the rating information.

Can I set this up from my phone or laptop?

Yes: Account Management in a web browser (Family Management, select the child, Edit) or the PlayStation Family app, says PlayStation Support.

What does the game's rating say?

Rockstar shows ESRB Mature 17+ with blood and gore, intense violence, mature humor, nudity, strong language, strong sexual content, use of drugs and alcohol, plus In-Game Purchases. Media report a USK 18 rating for Germany; we have not checked the USK database (unverified). More on gta6ratings.com.

Did you test these steps?

No. We follow PlayStation Support. If a menu name differs on your PS5, the linked support page is the reference.

Sources (2)checked 11 November 2026
  1. PS5 parental controls and spending limits · PlayStation Support · read 11 November 2026
  2. Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10 (rating box with content descriptors) · Rockstar Games Newswire · read 11 November 2026

By Redaktion (editorial team) · first published 9 November 2026

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