GTA 6 launch could cost US economy nearly $1 billion as workers plan to take time off
- Around 1.5 million US workers could take time off when GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026.
- The mass absenteeism could cause nearly $1 billion in lost productivity for the US economy.
- Economists estimate the launch could trigger a short-term 2% dip in US workplace productivity.
- Young men aged 18–30 and technology workers are expected to account for much of the absenteeism.
Source: businessupturn.com
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