GTA 6 Showcase Tonight: UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar Timings and How to Watch

Rockstar Games and Netflix are in the process of preparing for the highly-anticipated, but long-awaited, release of Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look for gamers across the Gulf. As per the time frame, Netflix will host a six-hours exclusive window prior to the popular release on YouTube.

The local time is the critical factor for visitors to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The event kicks off late Thursday night in the Gulf and early Friday morning for the public release on YouTube.

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GTA 6 Showcase Timings in the Gulf

In UAE, it can be used in the country starting 11:00 PM CST on Thursday, August 27 for the Netflix premiere. The exhibit in Saudi Arabia and Qatar starts on the same night, at 10:00 PM AST.

The Public YouTube release comes 6 hours later. This is because viewers in Saudi Arabia and Qatar can watch from 4:00 AM AST on Friday the 28th whilst those in the UAE would be able to watch from 5:00 AM GST.

How to Watch GTA 6: An Extended Look?

Even as per the provided clues, the viewers of Netflix can search in the Netflix app to find “GTA 6” or “Grand Theft Auto VI” and jump to the dedicated event page. Supported televisions, gaming consoles, mobile devices and Web browsers will all connect to the showcase.

On the event page a user can also set an ‘alarm’ to remind them when the programme is available. If you are among the fans who wish to watch during the first airing window, this will be the easiest choice for you.

YouTube Offers a Free Viewing Option

If you don’t have Netflix, you can hold on until the official launch on YouTube. The preview notes will have their showstopper six hours after the premiere on Netflix, according to the schedule provided.

That doesn’t necessarily mean that Gulf customers have to be subscribed to Netflix in order to enjoy the extended gameplay presentation. But they have to wait just until the early morning hours on August 28.

What Could the Showcase Reveal?

Yet, the game’s two leads, Jason and Lucia, will not fail to receive a more in-depth treatment in the approximately 30-minute presentation, expected to take place in the afternoon. The information provided also suggests exploration throughout Vice City and the entire state of Leonida.

Demonstrations for the fans include vehicle handling, weather effects, NPC behavior, weapons and criminality. Specific details and missions are, however, limited in information which is provided.

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