GTA 6 appears in Middle East Countries For The First Time

The long-awaited GTA 6 has quietly landed in the Middle East PlayStation Stores on July 7th. You may wonder why that is a big deal. But, for the Middle East GTA fans, this is the best news they could receive this week. GTA 6 was first listed on PlayStation in May, but there was no official announcement if it was going to be released in Arab countries, leaving the fans in a mystery. The hopes arose when Rockstar finally announced the release of GTA 5 in Saudi Arabia and the UAE After More Than a Decade.

The listings further confirm that Rockstar is firmly changing their views on the Middle East market. There have been several indications from the gaming company on their plan to include the whole world and target every major gaming country. Earlier this week, they also released marketing positions for Arabic communication, suggesting that their target was to make the game global as soon as possible.

GTA 6 Appears In The Middle Eastern countries

Several fans started noticing the listing of GTA 6 on Middle East PlayStation stores for the first time earlier this week. This was confirmed by various GTA sources later on different social media platforms.

@GTAVI_Countdown, a reliable GTA 6 source on X, confirmed the news on July 7. The caption read, “GTA 6 appears on the PlayStation Store in multiple Middle East countries for the first time”. He further listed all of the countries the game may feature in. The news has received a lot of positive response from the Arabic GTA fans, signaling the importance of the game.

GTA 6 Listing Is A Big Deal for Middle Eastern Gamers

The concept of a GTA 6 listing might look like a simple query to gamers around the world. But, for Middle Eastern gamers, this becomes a massive deal in the subject of playing the game legally. The long-lasting restrictions on video games by the Arab policies meant the gamers couldn't get their hands on the previous GTA 5 version, even after a decade of its release. However, the lifting ban and new policies mean that gaming companies can now operate much more freely. This has led to a booming market being developed in the Middle East countries, the best example of it being the Esports World Cup in Riyadh. The new law means that Rockstar can finally access the markets that match their intention to make GTA 6 a global game.

The following countries are listed in the PlayStation Store for availability as of now.

It's also important to note that some of these countries can delay the release of GTA 6 based on their censorship policies and regulations.

Community Reaction to GTA 6 Listing in the Middle East

The response from the fans was one of relief and surprise at the quick approval of the game. Several fans enthusiastically commented and reshared their reactions. @backedbyfrank commented, "Exciting news for gamers in the Middle East." @iCrazyTeddy, a gaming influencer, shared his enthusiasm by saying, “Can we get some W’s in the chat” with several Middle Eastern countries' flag emojis.

The overwhelming reaction showed that it was an important announcement in the light of the new era of gaming. Several players who used illegal methods will get a legal way to play the game without getting themselves in trouble. The new gaming policies indicate that the Middle East is ready to step into a new generation of gaming with a fresh mindset. This is huge news for the gaming companies and teams all around the world.