With his further release of franchise less than a year away, Rockstar Games finally allowed to release Grand Theft Auto 5 In Saudi Arabia and in the United Arab Emirates. Although such a late opening of the game may seem strange, the reality is that some countries have very strict laws and regulations that prevent developers and publishers from publishing titles with potentially undesirable material. Although problems with age assessment and sex, violence and drug use have previously prevented release from release Grand Theft Auto 5 In these countries, these fears seem to have been solved.
In spite of the fact Grand Theft Auto 5 It has been released several times in several markets around the world, spread out on at least 3 generations of the console, remaining one of the most popular Games of franchise. After the recent issue of Enhanced Edition the Game in March 2025, Grand Theft Auto 5 He achieved a remarkable milestone that he is on the list of 10 best played games twice at the same time, while the older version of the title and his new re-relay will include more than 100,000 concurrent players individually.
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From July 18, 2025, Rockstar Games has finally been granted the right to issue Grand Theft Auto 5 In Saudi Arabia and in the United Arab Emirates. Both countries have recently created a new age rating of 21+ for games like this, so it is a legal purchase of titles that were previously banned. In discussion on recent approval Niko Partners explained that previous bans are ineffective because players would often buy copies Grand Theft Auto 5 Under the counter and register with foreign accounts to avoid detection. It is assumed that this recent change in policy will have a massive impact on the gaming industry in both countries and also reduces the likelihood of any delay in release Grand Theft Auto 6 in both countries.
The new law in Saudi Arabia and UAE enables the release of Grand Theft Auto 5
Whether Rockstar Games sees an increase in profits, this report is eventually a victory for players in Saudi Arabia and in the United Arab Emirates. Fans who would otherwise look for different methods to play popular titles as Grand Theft Auto 5 Now it can simply make a legal purchase. The new age evaluation 21+ is the latest in a long range of decisions that both countries have invested in the future of games, including very profitable investments in Nintendo less than a year ago.
Since May 2025, Grand Theft Auto 5 He sold 215 million copies worldwide. According to Niko Partners research, the total number of players in this region will be reached by 2029 84.3 million by 2029, so it is quite possible that this legendary game could reach a quarter of billions of sales after its release in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Maybe it's just a pious wish, but it seems that mathematics is added up.
Grand Theft Auto 5
9/10
- Released
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September 17, 2013
- Esrb
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M for mature 17+ due to blood and gore, intense violence, ripe humor, nudity, strong tongue, strong sexual content, drug and alcohol use
- Developers
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Rockstar North
- Engine
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Rockstar Advanced Game Engine
