Vacation requests are on the rise in the United States as the launch of GTA 6 approaches, according to the Italian outlet Multiplayer. The report, published on Sunday, September 20, 2026, points to gr
Multiplayer's headline frames the trend as a US phenomenon, with employees apparently moving early to secure leave for the launch window. The outlet does not specify how many requests have been filed
The report arrives as anticipation around GTA 6 continues to shape workplace and consumer behavior in the run-up to release. Multiplayer's coverage treats the surge in leave requests as a notable sign

What to watch next: whether the trend holds through the launch period, and whether employers or other outlets put figures behind the anecdotal reports.
Vacation requests are climbing in the United States ahead of the GTA 6 release, according to the outlet Multiplayer.