FAQ: GTA 6 'Flu' Season: Take-Two Boss Expects Fans to Call in Sick on Launch Day

What did the Take-Two CEO say about GTA 6 launch day?

Strauss Zelnick said he 'thinks a lot of people will be calling in sick on November 19' when GTA 6 launches, referencing the 'GTA 5 flu' phenomenon from 2013.

What is 'GTA 5 flu'?

'GTA 5 flu' was a widely used term when GTA 5 launched in September 2013, as large numbers of fans called in sick to work and school to play the game on day one.

When is GTA 6 coming out?

GTA 6 is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, after multiple delays from its original expected release window.

How much will GTA 6 cost?

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has indicated GTA 6 will not be priced in a 'super-premium' territory, pushing back against $100+ price speculation.