California Auto Parts Company Declares 'GTA6' Launch Day a Company Holiday

With the highly anticipated release of 'Grand Theft Auto VI' ('GTA6') still five months away, one U.S. company has already made headlines by declaring the launch day an official company holiday. Burger Motorsports, a California-based automotive tuning parts manufacturer, announced that it will close its doors on November 18, the scheduled release date for the game.

The decision came after several employees informed management of their plans to take leave on launch day. The company reasoned that as the release date approaches, more employees would likely request time off, potentially disrupting normal operations. To avoid this, management opted to designate the day as a company-wide holiday.

This practice is not unprecedented. In Japan, it has become a recurring trend for employees to take leave when major titles launch, including games from the Monster Hunter, Dragon Quest, and The Legend of Zelda series, as well as more recent hits like Elden Ring. Some Japanese companies have even gone so far as to officially observe these release dates as holidays.

Burger Motorsports added a humorous touch to its announcement, stating in an internal notice posted on Instagram, "We will resume operations once our employees have finished their initial exploration, completed at least one mission, and returned to the real world." The post has drawn attention for its lighthearted approach to the event.

Widely regarded as one of the most anticipated games of the year, 'GTA6' is scheduled for official release on November 18. With five months still to go, anticipation has already reached a fever pitch, and the industry is watching closely to see the impact the game will have once it finally hits the market.