Why GTA 6 Is Once Again at the Center of a Moral Firestorm

[nihalsari]

The Grand Theft Auto franchise has never shied away from controversy, and GTA 6 appears poised to continue that tradition. Russian official Mikhail Ivanov criticized the game’s depiction of crime, sexuality, and particularly male striptease, calling it a violation of “traditional spiritual values” and unacceptable for society’s moral health.

GTA games famously allow players to engage in robbery, violence, and adult-themed activities — elements that have previously led to bans in countries such as Thailand and the UAE. Critics argue this content encourages corruption, while supporters counter that GTA is satire, not instruction. The debate underscores a long-standing question in gaming: where does artistic freedom end and cultural responsibility begin?

[madmax]

wild that violence is fine but that scene is where the line gets drawn