When asked what I'm looking forward to the most these days, it's not a girl or a stock market boom—it's GTA6, haha.

My friends and even a few coworkers are already half-crazy with excitement over the news that GTA6 is coming out.

As someone who has played GTA3, 4, and 5 like a maniac, this sixth installment is more than just another game release.

After waiting nearly 13 years, I feel like Rockstar should at least give me some kind of compensation for my youth.

While watching the news, I stumbled upon a funny article.

It claims that when GTA6 is released, a whopping 1.5 million people in the U.S. might call in sick.

The projected economic loss is estimated to be $1 billion, which is over 1 trillion won in our currency.

At first, I laughed at the idea that 1.5 million people would skip work for a game, but the more I thought about it, the less absurd it seemed.

Honestly, I want to take a day off just for the release date, too. Haha.

People who haven't played the GTA series might find it hard to understand why this game is such a big deal.

They might think it's just a crime game about stealing cars and shooting guns.

But once you play it, it's completely different.

Imagine an entire American city recreated within the game.

In GTA5, we have Los Santos, modeled after LA.

If you live in LA and play the game, it's incredibly fun. From the downtown vibe to the Hollywood Hills, beaches, and highways, it perfectly captures the essence of real-life LA.

I've spent hours just driving around in the game without even doing any missions.

This time, GTA6 is set in Vice City, inspired by Miami.

It features Florida's unique beaches, palm trees, vibrant nightlife, and wetlands. Just from the released footage, the scale and detail of the city are astounding.

Personally, what I'm most excited about is the freedom rather than the story.

Whether it's taking a road trip, wandering the beach, or exploring the city aimlessly, that's the fun of it.

GTA is one of those rare games that makes you forget the mission you originally intended to complete.

Since GTA5 came out in 2013, it's already been 13 years. In that time, graphic technology has advanced tremendously, and the performance of gaming consoles has changed.

This time, I'm eager to see how realistic the world will be.

And honestly, when GTA6 comes out, my end-of-year schedule will be completely booked.

I have a bad feeling that after coming home from work, eating dinner, and turning on the console, it will be 2 AM before I know it.

How much will GTA6 cost? Where can I buy it?

Now, the practical issue is the price. In the U.S., the standard edition of GTA6 will cost $79.99, and the ultimate edition will be $99.99.

Considering sales tax, that's easily over $100.

Buying it is simple. PS5 users can pre-order from the PlayStation Store, while Xbox Series X or S users can do so from the Xbox Store.

The release date is November 19, and pre-downloads will be available for purchase starting November 10.

I don't know how accurate the claim about 1.5 million people calling in sick will be, but I can't even calculate how many hours I've wasted playing GTA3, 4, and 5.

If I had studied during that time, I could have earned a PhD, and if I had worked, I might have bought a house by now. But do I regret it? Not at all. Haha.