GTA 6 Causes 17% Spike in Time Off Requests on Game's Release Date

GTA 6's release has led to as much as a 17% increase in time-off requests, according to a new report.

As reported by Money.com, new data from HR software company BambooHR revealed that there has been a notable spike in time-off requests for November 19. BambooHR revealed that there has been an increase between 9% to 17% on November 19, compared to normal requests for the third Thursday in November. While we aren't sure if every single person is taking that day off to play GTA 6, it stands to reason that this is what the bulk of these requests are for.

Economists have estimated a $1 billion loss in productivity in the United States due to GTA 6's release. While we'll just have to wait and see what kind of impact the game has on the world, it is clear that this is a massive event. …