Was GTA 6 censored in China? The blurred Extended Look
Short answer: The Extended Look video on Rockstar’s official Bilibili channel was blurred: dancing, underwear, smoking and bloody bodies were covered up, and the uncut upload was reportedly replaced around 31 August 2026. Rockstar hasn’t commented, and no official Chinese release has been announced.
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Who said it: Kotaku and fan reports. Sources: 1 major outlet. Our view: The blurred video is real; the reason for it is not confirmed. Checked: 28 Oct 2026.
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What was censored
Kotaku compared the versions and confirmed blurring of suggestive dancing, underwear, smoking and blood on Rockstar’s Bilibili upload. Reported
Are uncensored copies being removed?
The user who first noticed the blurring says Take-Two is getting uncut re-uploads taken down. Kotaku couldn’t verify this. Unconfirmed
Is GTA 6 coming out in China?
There’s no announced Chinese release and no regulator approval on record. China is also excluded from the GTA+ pre-order bonus. Players in China usually buy through overseas store accounts. Which languages are in the game, including Simplified Chinese: GTA 6 languages.
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Last checked: 24 Oct 2026. Labels: Official = Rockstar or platform holder, Reported = previews or press, Unconfirmed = not stated by Rockstar.
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Frequently asked questions
Is GTA 6 banned in China?
There’s no official ban, but there’s no approved Chinese release either.
Why was the GTA 6 video blurred in China?
Rockstar’s Bilibili upload covered nudity, smoking and blood, likely to meet Chinese content rules. Rockstar hasn’t commented.
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