GTA 6 survey: what fans would give up
Short answer: A survey of over 1,300 US fans by Unwind Media, reported by the New York Post, asked what gamers would give up for a month to play GTA 6 one week early. 53% would quit alcohol, 43% smoking, and about 1 in 5 would even give up sex. Only 16% would give up their phone.
By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published · Last updated · 4 min read
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What the survey found
Unwind Media asked more than 1,300 American GTA 6 fans what they would give up for one month in exchange for playing GTA 6 one week early. Reported The New York Post shared the results on 2 November 2026.
- Alcohol: 53% would give it up.
- Smoking: 43% would quit for a month.
- Fast food or social media: just over 40%.
- Coffee or streaming services: over 30%.
- Sex: just over 20% of sexually active fans.
- Their phone (outside work): only 16%.
- Their pet: almost 10%.
Is this real? Yes, reported by major outlets
Who said it: Unwind Media survey, reported by the New York Post. Sources: New York Post. Our view: A fan survey, not Rockstar data. Nobody can play GTA 6 early. Checked: 2 Nov 2026.
Pre-order fans and women said yes more often
Among fans who already pre-ordered, the share willing to give up sex rose to 32%, and pet owners willing to part with their pet nearly doubled to 13%. A quarter of women gamers said they would give up sex to play early, compared with 19% of men.
Nobody can actually play early: GTA 6 unlocks on 19 November 2026, with New Zealand first. For more numbers on the hype, see Piper Sandler’s teen survey and day-off requests up 17%.
Sources
Last checked: 2 Nov 2026. Labels: Official = Rockstar or platform holder, Reported = previews or press, Unconfirmed = not stated by Rockstar.
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Frequently asked questions
What would gamers give up to play GTA 6 early?
In an Unwind Media survey of 1,300+ US fans, 53% would give up alcohol for a month, 43% smoking, about 20% sex and only 16% their phone, to play one week early.
Can you play GTA 6 a week early?
No. GTA 6 unlocks on 19 November 2026. The survey question was hypothetical.
Who ran the GTA 6 sacrifice survey?
Unwind Media surveyed over 1,300 American fans. The New York Post reported the results on 2 November 2026.
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