- An analysis shows 12.5 million people are taking a school or work day off due to GTA 6.
- The release is less than a week away, and gamers have readjusted their schedules.
- Gen Z seems to be the most hyped, as they comprise nearly 13% of this number.
It is now less than a week until the GTA 6 launch, and the celebrations have already begun. Fans are so hyped that they’ve already been planning their days post-launch, with a huge chunk of the US population staying at home on November 19.
A survey reveals that a whopping 12.5 million people in the US are estimated to be missing work or school on the GTA 6 release day. The game officially unlocks on Thursday, so it will be just a day before the weekend.
Why it matters: For most gamers, this is going to be the single biggest event in gaming history. Rockstar’s flagship title is so anticipated that it is expected to have already surpassed $1 billion in revenue even before launch.
PCMag held a huge survey finding out that millions of Americans are ready to go visit Vice City the moment it unlocks in 5 days. Around 8% of adult US gamers are expected to miss their workday for GTA 6.
However, among this huge number, Gen Z seems to be the most excited, comprising about 13%. Interestingly, 68% of US adults don’t plan to play it at release, confirming that its highest popularity is among young adults.
This shows how massive of an impact the franchise holds, and some companies are even honoring it. Logitech has given the day off to 7,000+ employees; similarly, some others are also doing the same to honor the release.
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