Social posts suggest the move was shared through the company's Instagram account. The stated reason is that many staff members had requested time off for release day, creating scheduling conflicts that could affect normal business operations.
Grand Theft Auto 6 remains set for November 19, 2026, barring any changes in the months ahead. Burger Motorsports is not a large company, but the decision could signal a wider pattern if enough players plan to take leave or skip work to boot up the game on day one.
That level of day one demand may lead other employers to face similar requests, and some could follow the same approach rather than fight a wave of absences tied to one of gaming's biggest launches.
