GTA 5 Fans Should Keep an Eye on Garena Free City

Grand Theft Auto 5 fans may want to keep a close eye on Garena Free City, an upcoming mobile game that brings the likeness and gameplay of the former into a mobile setting. Over ten years later, GTA 5 continues to be an incredibly popular title, and Garena Free City could serve as a fun change of pace for those wishing to have a similar experience while on the go.

There have been plenty of GTA clones through the years, but Garena Free City seems to capture the general vibe of the series more effectively. While there has yet to be a global release date slated for the mobile title, Garena Free City is a game that could be a breath of fresh air for longtime GTA 5 players when it is finally released to the masses. Developed by Garena, a Singapore-based studio, Garena Free City is currently only available for Android users in a single country, but it will hopefully see a wider launch in the upcoming months.

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Garena Free City Brings a Blend of GTA 5 and GTA Online to Mobile Gaming

Confirmed Features in Garena Free City

• Open world setting
• PvP
• PvE
• Stealth-focused missions
• Car customization
• Purchasable properties
• Multi-stage heists
• In-game challenges

The promised car customization, heists, and game modes are more akin to GTA Online, while the stealth-focused areas of Garena Free City seem aimed at bringing a taste of GTA 5 into an online setting. Such a combination could be an exciting way to get the best of both worlds when it comes to GTA 5 and GTA Online. While both titles are two sides of the same coin, GTA 5 boasts a deeper narrative, whereas GTA Online grants players a more free-for-all experience. Based on information from the game’s trailer and Play Store page, Garena Free City will hopefully strike this balance successfully.

Garena Free City’s Global Launch Has Yet to Be Confirmed

Since the game is currently only available for Argentinian Android users, there is no telling when Garena Free City will come to other markets. However, the game having an English-language Play Store page is a promising sign that a wider release is planned for the future. The legacy of GTA will likely bring a lot of players to Garena Free City if it is released worldwide, as developer Garena has already experienced success in the past with other mobile titles. Earlier this year, the developer’s title, Garena Free Fire, was the most popular game on TikTok, boasting a massive amount of views.

A Worldwide Launch Needs to Happen Sooner, Rather Than Later

Garena Free City hopefully doesn’t take too long to reach a more global audience. The game’s soft launch in Argentina is hopefully only for a short time, as the mobile title needs to capitalize on the impending launch of GTA 6. If Garena Free City really wants to bring in the GTA fanbase, then doing a full-fledged launch before that timeframe is key.

The wait for GTA 6 has been pretty silent, despite an announcement trailer. There’s no telling when the next piece of news will arrive, so fans who are really craving more GTA-inspired content may want to continue checking in on Garena Free City for updates on a like-minded title.

Systems

Platform(s)

PS5 , Xbox Series X|S

Released

2025-00-00

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer

Engine

Rockstar Advanced Game Engine

Steam Deck Compatibility

yes

X|S Optimized

yes

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