Grand Theft Auto VI could take a bite out of working hours when it launches this November, with an economist warning that young men and remote technology workers may be especially likely to skip work to play. GTA VI is scheduled to arrive on Thursday, 19 November 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
José García Montalvo, a professor of economics at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, discussed the potential workplace effect in an interview with Spanish broadcaster Cadena SER published on 28 July 2025.
