# GTA 6 Launch Day Could Cost US Economy $1 Billion

> Economist says 1.5 million Americans may miss work on GTA 6 launch day, costing $1 billion in lost output.
- Title: GTA 6 Launch Day Could Cost US Economy $1 Billion | Shortify
- Summary: Economist says 1.5 million Americans may miss work on GTA 6 launch day, costing $1 billion in lost output. An economist estimates up to 1.5 million Americans…
- Keywords: gta 6, grand theft auto, pompeu fabra university, jose garcia montalvo, take-two interactive, nov 19, lost output, economist estimate, 1.5 million, us economy, finance, markets
- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/955cfbfb-8679-4e52-aa4f-6ad87acd3f1e
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-10-21T07:35:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gta 6, grand theft auto, pompeu fabra university, jose garcia montalvo, take-two interactive, nov 19, lost output, economist estimate, 1.5 million, us economy, finance, markets
## Economist Estimate
An economist estimates up to 1.5 million Americans could miss work when Grand Theft Auto VI launches on Nov. 19.

> An economist estimates that up to 1.5 million Americans could miss work when Grand Theft Auto VI launches on Nov. 19
## Lost Output Impact
The projection could cost roughly $1 billion in lost output in a single day.

> costing roughly $1 billion in lost output in a single day
## Targeted Workers
The estimate focuses on men aged 18 to 30 and technology workers.

> centers on men aged 18 to 30 and technology workers
## Take-Two Cash Flow
Take-Two Interactive expects more than $1 billion in operating cash flow for fiscal year ending March 2027.

> Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) has guided to more than $1 billion in operating cash flow for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027
## Preorder Data
Nearly 90% of preorders are for the $99.99 Ultimate Edition.

> nearly 90% of GTA VI preorders are for the $99.99 Ultimate Edition
## Stock Performance
Take-Two shares trade near $206.70, down 19.79% year to date.

> Take-Two stock traded near $206.70 on Wednesday, down 19.79% year to date
## Launch Date History
GTA 6 has been delayed twice, with the current date falling on a Thursday.

> Nov. 19 is not the first date Rockstar has given for the game. The launch has already moved twice
## Key takeaway

An economist estimates up to 1.5 million Americans could miss work on Nov. 19, costing $1 billion in lost output.