@dailymail: GTA 6’s long-awaited release could have an unusual side effect far beyond gaming, with workers expected to take time off to be among the first to play. Economist José García Montalvo has estimated that the lost productivity could cost the U.S. economy close to $1 billion, although the widely shared figure of 1.5 million workers taking the day off has not been independently confirmed. The game is officially scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, meaning workplaces could be facing a very different kind of 'sick day' this holiday season. The phenomenon highlights just how massive the anticipation is for the next installment of the blockbuster franchise, which has been more than a decade in the making. #gta6 #rockstargames #gaming #viral #news