By According to game.news, Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) and Grand Theft Auto Online will officially launch in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on July 17, 2025. The announcement was made via the General Authority of Media Regulation in Saudi Arabia through their official social media account on July 3, 2025.
The translated announcement reads:
“Enjoy the experience of the famous game Grand Theft Auto V & Grand Theft Auto Online, rated 21 and above. Officially available in Saudi markets on July 17, 2025.”
Following the post, a user shared an image from Nier: Automata, subtly hinting at hopes for the popular JRPG’s future release in the region.
First released globally in 2013, GTA V’s official entry into Saudi and UAE markets comes more than a decade later—highlighting the game’s lasting popularity and demand. This news also comes amid global anticipation for GTA VI, which is slated for release on May 26, 2026. According to game.news, Xbox launched an official wishlist page for GTA VI on its website on July 26, 2025, though it currently includes only limited details.
In 2024 alone, Twitch viewers watched over 1.4 billion hours of GTA V content, underscoring the title’s enduring global appeal. To date, Grand Theft Auto V has sold over 210 million copies worldwide, generating approximately $8.6 billionin revenue and ranking as one of the best-selling video games of all time.
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