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Burger Motorsports Pauses Operations for GTA 6 Launch
19 Jun
Summary
- Burger Motorsports will temporarily halt operations on November 19, 2026.
- The pause is due to numerous employee leave requests for GTA VI.
- Customer support and shipping departments may face delays during the pause.
Burger Motorsports, a Southern California-based car parts manufacturer, announced a company-wide operational pause for November 19, 2026. This temporary shutdown is in direct response to the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI on the same day. Management cited an unprecedented surge in employee leave requests, with many staff members indicating their unavailability.
Several key departments, including customer support, order processing, and shipping, are anticipated to face significant delays. Engineering and social media teams will also be affected. The company stated that normal business operations are expected to resume once employees have completed their initial gaming experiences and returned to their regular duties.
The release of Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19, 2026, marks over 13 years since the launch of its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto V. The game's cover art was officially revealed on June 18, 2026, with pre-orders scheduled to begin on June 25, 2026.
