October 21, 2026
The highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, with economists warning it could cost the United States economy approximately one billion dollars in lost productivity.
One estimate suggests as many as 1.5 million Americans could miss work to play the game, while human resources company BambooHR reports a significant increase in vacation requests around the launch date.
The game is also projected to generate billions in sales, with analysts estimating up to 37 million copies could be sold during its first week.
Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.
