US states taking time off for GTA 6
Short answer: FOX 2 Detroit reports a SportsInsider.com ranking of US states where people are taking time off for GTA 6. Michigan is 7th. A reported 1.5 million people are taking leave that week, and the WSJ estimates about $1 billion in lost output.
By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published · Last updated · 4 min read
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| Rank | State |
|---|---|
| 1 to 6 | Florida, Nevada, Kentucky, West Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma (in the order FOX 2 lists them) |
| 7 | Michigan |
| 8 to 10 | Pennsylvania, Arizona, Georgia |
FOX 2 (published 9 Nov 2026) says GTA 6 launches on 19 Nov, more than 13 years after the last entry, and that about 1.5 million people are reportedly taking time off that week to play. It cites a Wall Street Journal report estimating about $1 billion in lost output by the end of the month.
The state ranking comes from research by SportsInsider.com; FOX 2 did not publish the methodology, so treat it as a survey-style estimate.
Is this real? Reported, but not confirmed by Rockstar yet
Who said it: FOX 2 Detroit, citing SportsInsider.com research and a Wall Street Journal report Sources: 1. Our view: The ranking and the 1.5 million figure are third-party estimates, not official numbers. Checked: 9 Nov 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Which states take the most time off for GTA 6?
Per SportsInsider.com via FOX 2: Florida, Nevada, Kentucky, West Virginia, Texas and Oklahoma rank above Michigan (7th).
How many people are taking leave?
A reported 1.5 million, per FOX 2; the WSJ estimates about $1 billion in lost output.
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