Tuning Company Burger Motorsports Announces Temporary Shutdown for GTA 6 Launch

In a move that underscores the immense anticipation surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6, automotive parts and tuning company Burger Motorsports has announced a company-wide operational pause on November 19, 2026, the game's scheduled release date. The decision comes after numerous employees notified management of their plans to take time off for the launch of Rockstar Games' highly anticipated title.

The company, known for producing high-performance parts and tuning services for vehicles, made the announcement in an internal notice that was subsequently shared publicly. According to the notice, several team members have indicated they "will be unavailable, unreachable, and/or 'in Vice City' for the duration of the day." This has led management to declare a "temporary company-wide operational pause," affecting departments including customer support, shipping, social media, and order processing.

Burger Motorsports stated that normal business operations are expected to resume "once employees have completed their initial exploration, finished at least one mission, and returned to reality." The company, which did not express regret for the disruption, thanked customers for their "patience and understanding during this unprecedented cultural event." The announcement has generated widespread amusement and discussion online, with one commenter noting, "We got a GTA 6 holiday before GTA 6."

The move comes amid continued confidence from Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two Interactive that GTA 6 will launch on November 19, 2026. Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, recently reaffirmed the release date, while a reliable insider, known as Nate The Hate, indicated the game is on track barring any "unexpected and catastrophically" wrong events. The title arrives after a 13-year wait since GTA 5 and follows an official announcement in 2022.

While some observers question whether the announcement is a joke or a genuine operational decision, it clearly reflects the cultural impact of GTA 6, which is expected to be one of the biggest entertainment releases in history. The game's launch is already influencing not just the video game industry, where developers and publishers are planning around it, but now other sectors as well.