I will not go to work, I urgently need to complete GTA VI. ".
BrightHR estimates that UK workers took 83,000 days off work in November-December for reasons related to the release of GTA VI. Because of this, companies could lose $16 million. Some employees even threaten their bosses with dismissal if they refuse to let them go to the PlayStation.
On the day of release alone - November 19 - British companies could lose $4.22 million. Some workers saved up their vacation in advance to leave work for a long period to complete the game.
Russia was also affected by a wave of holidays and vacations in honor of the game's release. Some write directly that they want to play on the day of release, while others talk about the arrival of relatives from America.
The Do They Do factory announced a day off on November 19 for "all company employees who are fans of the game, regardless of gender and position." To get a day off, you will need to notify management in advance and confirm that you have a console with the game. The company employs about 240 people.