GTA 6 Release Nears: Companies 閉じる, Governments Issue Advisers as Fans Plan Time Off

By Jake Campbell•13 October 2026

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With just over 30 days until the release of bağlantı”>GTA 6, fans are already planning to take time off work or school for November 19. The launch is expected to be one of the biggest pop culture events in recent memory, prompting concerns about disruptions to internet service providers and platform servers, as well as employees calling out of work.

For months, players on social media have said they are submitting paid time off requests well ahead of November so they can experience the game’s release weekend. The anticipated absence from jobs is expected to carry real economic consequences.

Economists have estimated that there will be a $1 billion loss in productivity during launch week due to people being absent from their jobs.

Cited via bağlantı”>Economists

The economic impact is already prompting real-world responses. Car tuning company Burger Motorsports announced it will be closed on November 19, the day of the game’s release, due to an excess of employees requesting the day off. The Australian government has also released public service announcements informing citizens about their rights when it comes to taking time off around GTA 6’s launch.

The hype has even reached the military and sports worlds. The U.S. Army offered soldiers four days of time off for the game’s launch if they reenlist, while NBA star Steven Adams joked that various sports leagues would see a drop in performance due to the release.

The U.S. Army even offered soldiers four days of time off for the game’s launch if they reenlist.

Cited via bağlantı”>U.S. Army

Rockstar ゲーム is ensuring sports fans remain aware of its upcoming title through an unprecedented GTA 6-themed NBA regular season game in Miami and a blitz of advertising at the Hard Rock Stadium, where the Miami Dolphins play.

The studio is making sure the world knows its long-delayed release is nearly here. Ads have been spotted throughout Miami, New York City, and Paris, while Rockstar has invested heavily in the game’s music. An album filled with original music from artists including Cardi B, Travis Scott, and Keith Richards has been produced, and radio stations within the game will be hosted by major musicians such as Lana Del Rey, Morgan Wallen, and Bad Bunny.

An album filled with original music from the likes of Cardi B, Travis Scott, and Keith Richards.

Cited via bağlantı”>album