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The 13-year wait is almost over: GTA 6 arrives on PS5 next week, and UAE fans can get ready now

The 13-year wait is almost over: GTA 6 arrives on PS5 next week, and UAE fans can get ready now

After 13 years of waiting, Grand Theft Auto VI is finally one week away. Rockstar Games has confirmed November 19, 2026, as the release date, bringing players back to Vice City with a new story, two protagonists and a much larger world to explore. For UAE PlayStation 5 owners, the excitement is understandable, and securing a copy ahead of launch makes sense if GTA 6 is already on your must-play list. With the Standard Edition listed on Amazon.ae, however, there are a few important details to check before ordering, particularly the delivery date and the fact that the boxed version contains a download code rather than a disc.

Key facts

Best for: Adult GTA fans and PS5 owners who want to play at launch

Bottom line: A highly anticipated return to Vice City, with pre-ordering worthwhile.

What you get: A new Vice City, two protagonists and a bigger world

The last mainline Grand Theft Auto game, GTA 5, arrived in September 2013. Its successor takes the franchise away from Los Santos and returns to Vice City, Rockstar's fictional interpretation of Miami, now part of the wider state of Leonida.

According to Rockstar's offcial GTA 6 website, the story follows Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, two characters drawn into a criminal conspiracy after a robbery goes wrong.

In brief

After 13 years of waiting, Grand Theft Auto VI is finally one week away. Rockstar Games has confirmed November 19, 2026, as the release date, bringing players back to Vice City with a new story, two protagonists and a much larger world to explore. Key facts Best for: Adult GTA fans and PS5 owners who want to play at launch Bottom line: A highly anticipated return to Vice City, with pre-ordering worthwhile.

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