Grand Theft Auto fans are already calling off from work ahead of GTA6 release

NPR | By Ayesha Rascoe

Published October 25, 2026 at 8:25 AM EDT

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Grand Theft Auto is one of the most popular video game franchises in history. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to superfan Bud Burruss who plans to take PTO to play the latest release.

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Grand Theft Auto fans are already calling off from work ahead of GTA6 release

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