According to reports, Rockstar plans to introduce an age verification system to "GTA OL" before the release of "GTA 6". Players who have not completed the verification will not be able to experience some content. The news comes from well-known Rockstar insider and data miner Tez2, whose published code shows that Rockstar has begun developing this new feature. Although Rockstar has not released any official statement on this, as the news leaks, an official statement may appear at any time.
The new revelation first appeared in a post on the social media platform. Tez2 revealed through the platform that Rockstar is planning to implement an "age verification mechanism". "GTA OL" players may need to verify their age in the future to use specific functions or content. If age verification is not completed or passed, related functions will be restricted.
"Rockstar plans to gradually implement the age verification system in different regions in the near future," the insider wrote. "Players may need to verify their age to enter "GTA OL", and certain functions - such as mobile text messages, text chat, and Snapmatic photo functions - will be restricted until verification is completed."
Tez2 said the system will be implemented regionally, which means it may only be implemented in some areas initially. However, this is still speculation at present, and the specific scope is not yet clear.
As of the time of publication, neither Rockstar nor its parent company, Take-Two Interactive, had responded to the leak. Although the two companies have always refused to comment on rumors and revelations, given that this matter involves major policy changes, their usual "no comment" stance may be loosened. Before official confirmation, it is recommended to treat the news with caution.
Considering that the "GTA" series contains adult content, this move may have a dual impact on players and Rockstar. Some players will not be able to experience the full content, while others will be forced to participate in an identity verification process they may not want to go through. This will inevitably affect the game's existing user base and even affect the future market coverage of "GTA 6".