GTA 6 drives 9–17% spike in time-off requests for November 19

Data from HR software firm BambooHR shows time-off requests for November 19, GTA 6's release date, rose 9–17% versus a typical third Thursday in November. Economists estimate the launch could cost the US $1 billion in lost productivity. The game arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a PC port rumored for early 2027.

• Time-off requests for November 19 rose 9–17%, per BambooHR
• Economists estimate $1 billion in lost US productivity
• GTA 6 launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
• A PC port is rumored for early 2027