“I’m sorry but I’m not feeling very well…”
Come the launch date ofGTA VI, those are the words that’ll be echoing across the globe.
Rockstar Games’ next GTA title is easily one of the most anticipated games of 2025, meaning millions are planning for its arrival accordingly.
Advert
Advert
GTA VIfans were already hyped – they have been sincebeforethe first trailer dropped – but when Rockstar madea surprise announcement, their excitement cranked up to 11.
It’s unsurprising, then, that so many gamers intend to take time off to play.
The oneGTA VIfuelling an entire fandom
Advert
Advert
What the site found,accordingto Tweak Town, are “unprecedented rates” are people taking the day, or week, off to game.
Moreover, Florida came out on top as the state most excited aboutGTA VI.
In fact, Florida has been researching the game so much that it’s 31 percent over the national US average search rates forGTA VI.
Considering the new game is based on Florida, it’s not all that difficult to understand why they’re so pumped.
Advert
Advert
Despite Florida dominating, a clear pattern has emerged from these statistics, one that speaks of excessive hype.
The director of GTA Boom, Matt Gibbs, had this to say, “We’re all incredibly excited about the long-awaited release ofGTA VI, especially since it’s been over a decade since the last Grand Theft Auto game.”
They continued, “This research highlights the regions where anticipation is at its peak. Given the history of significant sick day spikes during major game releases […] it wouldn’t be surprising to see a wave of ‘GTA flu’ when the game launches.”
Advert
Advert
As someone who’s been coveringGTA VInews on and off for months now, what Gibbs says rings true.
Withnew teasers coming ahead of an official second trailer, there’s plenty of reasons to be excited aboutGTA VI.
You just wait until that second trailer drops – you won’t have seen anything like it.
Topics:GTA,GTA 6,Grand Theft Auto,Rockstar Games,Take-Two,PlayStation,Xbox
