15.11.2026 18:31
With only days left until the release of GTA IV, which the world has been eagerly awaiting, millions of gamers in the US are preparing not to go to work or school. According to a study, because of the game to be released on November 19, approximately 12.5 million people are expected to take time off and not go to work or school.
Grand Theft Auto (GTA) VI, which game enthusiasts have been waiting for for a long time, has already begun to affect working life before it is even released. A study conducted in the US revealed that millions of people are considering taking a break from work or school to experience the game on the day it comes out.
12.5 MILLION PEOPLE MAY NOT GO TO WORK OR SCHOOL
In the study conducted by PCMag, it was estimated that approximately 12.5 million people may not go to work or school on Thursday, November 19, the release date of GTA 6.
However, this figure does not reflect confirmed leave requests made by employees, but rather an estimate based on survey results.
According to the study, 8 percent of adult gamers in the US say they may take time off work for the game. Among Gen Z gamers, this rate rises to 13 percent.
However, 68 percent of adults say they do not plan to play GTA 6 during the period when it is released.
LEAVE FOR MORE THAN 7,000 EMPLOYEES
Technology company Logitech granted leave to more than 7,000 employees on the release day of GTA 6. While it is claimed that other companies also provide similar conveniences to their employees, the claim regarding Logitech has not been confirmed by the company.
WHEN WILL IT BE RELEASED?
GTA IV is initially planned to be released for game consoles on November 19, 2026. It is also claimed that the game has earned more than 1 billion dollars from pre-orders. However, there is no official verification regarding this amount.