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How the game could hit food delivery, tourism and PTO
CNBC • • technology
Key Points:
- "Grand Theft Auto VI," the first new installment in 13 years, is set to launch on Nov. 19, with development costs estimated at over $1 billion by analyst Eric Handler.
- Preorders have surpassed 12 million as of Nov. 13, and Morgan Stanley forecasts sales could reach 40 million copies by March 2027, potentially making it the biggest video game launch ever.
- The GTA franchise maintains strong, long-term engagement, with "Grand Theft Auto V" still among the top five most viewed games on Twitch 13 years post-launch.
- The game's release is driving significant investor interest, doubling Take-Two Interactive's stock price in 2023, and is expected to create substantial opportunities for streamers and content creators.
- Economic impacts extend beyond gaming, with increased paid time off requests for launch day, potential boosts to food delivery, tourism, and music streaming, though it may also divert attention from movies and streaming entertainment.
