A player requests two weeks of vacation at his job for GTA 6

The November 19 premiere is starting to mark calendars around the world.

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There are still months to go, but Grand Theft Auto VI is already generating situations that say a lot about the level of anticipation. With a scheduled release date of November 19th, the new title from Rockstar Games has become one of the most highly anticipated releases in recent years.

The latest example of this hype comes from social media, where a player has shared that they have already booked two weeks of vacation in November to focus solely on playing from day one.

GTA 6 is already influencing plans before its release

This is not an isolated reaction, but it’s especially notable considering that today is April 19th, which puts the release exactly seven months away (if there are no changes to the calendar). This type of movement reflects just how much the game is on players’ minds. It’s not just about excitement, but about real organization to be able to dedicate time to it from the very beginning.

• Additionally, the impact of GTA 6 goes far beyond individual cases. The industry already takes it for granted that its release will be one of the biggest events of the year, something that could even affect other nearby releases that would prefer to avoid coinciding dates.

For now, everything is still on track for November, although, as always with these types of productions, no last-minute changes can be ruled out like the ones the game has had in recent dates. What is clear is that the hype has already begun, and there are still months to go for it to continue growing.

A man booked 2 weeks off of work in November to get ready for GTA 6.

It releases in exactly 7 months.
The hype is real. pic.twitter.com/Omwcgd66Zs

— SAY CHEESE! 👄🧀 (@SaycheeseDGTL) April 19, 2026