Russian Figure Urges Ban or Censored Release of GTA 6 in Local Market

Citing rumored male striptease content as a breach of moral norms, a WRPC deputy chairman presses for either a nationwide block or a special Russian edition stripped of such material.

Overview

Mikhail Ivanov, deputy chairman of the World Russian People's Council and a Bryansk Regional Duma member, publicly called for Russia to block Grand Theft Auto VI or require a censored local version.
Ivanov argues the game risks 'corrupting the younger generation,' pointing to reports of male striptease scenes as incompatible with traditional values.
The proposal seeks strict legal restrictions on distribution or a customized build for Russia that removes what Ivanov deems immoral content.
No formal government action has been announced, and Rockstar Games and parent Take-Two had not commented as of the latest reports.
Outlets note Russia’s prior gaming restrictions, including a ban on Roblox and edits to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, as context for the feasibility of a localized GTA 6 release, which is currently slated for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X.