'GTA 6' could cause $1 billion sick day as 1.5 million estimated to skip work: reports

'GTA 6' could cause $1 billion sick day as 1.5 million estimated to skip work: reports — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gta-6-could-cause-1-billion-sick-day-as-1-5-million-estimated-to-skip-work-reportsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. GTA 6 Launch Threatened to Cost US Economy $1 Billionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gta-6-could-cause-1-billion-sick-day-as-1-5-million-estimated-to-skip-work-reportshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gta-6-could-cause-1-billion-sick-day-as-1-5-million-estimated-to-skip-work-reports#u153721Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:42:01 +0000The upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 is projected to drain $1 billion from the United States economy in lost productivity as an estimated 1.5 million people prepare to skip work or take sick leave. Rockstar Games plans to launch the highly anticipated sequel on November 19. Meanwhile, competing titles such as Call of Duty and EA Sports FC face severe risks of losing active players during the rollout. While Take-Two is expected to bank massive revenues from the launch, the broader economic impact has sparked intense industry debate.Why it mattersMassive entertainment launches frequently t