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GTA VI Launch: 10% Plan to Skip Work
25 Oct
Summary
- 10% of surveyed gamers plan to skip work on launch day.
- 39% of gamers may skip 'The Hunger Games' opening.
- Survey focuses on gamer intent, not actual behavior.
Grand Theft Auto VI's anticipated November 19, 2026, release is already influencing calendars. A survey of 1,000 U.S. full-time employees who identify as gamers found that 10% plan to skip work on launch day. Another 30% are considering taking time off, and 39% indicated they might be less inclined to watch "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" during its opening weekend.
It is crucial to note that these figures represent stated intentions among gamers, not confirmed behaviors across the general workforce. The survey's findings are a snapshot of enthusiasm, not a prediction of actual absences or reduced media consumption. Claims of millions of sick calls and billion-dollar economic losses are separate estimates not derived from this specific survey data.
The survey also revealed potential impacts on other entertainment. Seventy percent of gamers might skip sports they normally watch, and 42% expressed reduced interest in NFL games during the week of the GTA VI launch. These numbers reflect a significant cultural moment anticipated by a dedicated player base.
