As Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders go live, the developers have revealed that the game will support 13 languages. However, the audio (dialogue) will only be available in English. The interface and subtitles will be available in English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Spanish (Mexico and Spain), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), and Russian.
| Language | Audio | Interface | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English (United States) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chinese (Simplified) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Chinese (Traditional) | No | Yes | Yes |
| French | No | Yes | Yes |
| German | No | Yes | Yes |
| Italian | No | Yes | Yes |
| Japanese | No | Yes | Yes |
| Korean | No | Yes | Yes |
| Polish | No | Yes | Yes |
| Portuguese (Portugal) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Russian | No | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish (Mexico) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish (Spain) | No | Yes | Yes |
Why Rockstar is Sticking to English Audio
While some international gamers were hoping for localized voice dubbing, just like in other GTA titles, Rockstar has only included English audio to preserve the game’s distinct cultural satire, regional dialects, and hyper-specific street slang. As the franchise heavily relies on parodying American culture, translating the voice acting into French or Spanish would risk losing the intended tonal nuances.
Furthermore, there is some disappointing news for many players. Gamers from countries such as Turkey, India, and others were hoping that the game would be translated into their native languages due to the large player base in those regions. Unfortunately, that did not happen. English remains the only audio language available, while players around the world will need to rely on supported interface and subtitle languages where available.
Preparing for Launch
As the game officially enters the pre-order stage, you can order a digital or physical copy for $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game’s pre-loading will begin on November 12, allowing players to jump in instantly when it becomes available on November 19. You can also keep an eye on the countdown timer to track the remaining days, hours, minutes, and seconds.
