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Survey Finds Some GTA 6 Fans Would Give Up Pets to Play Early
A survey of 1,347 American gamers asked what they would give up to play GTA 6 a week before its release.
Seven percent said they would give up their pet for a month, rising to 13% among players who had pre-ordered the game.
The survey also found that 21% would give up intimacy for early access, while 53% planned to play with their partner.
Only 8% said they considered the game's relationship mechanic to be cheating.
GTA 6 is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The responses show how strongly some fans want early access, while many also see the game as something to enjoy with a partner.
A survey of American gamers found that 7% would give up their pet for a month to play GTA 6 a week early.
Among respondents who had pre-ordered the game, 13% said they would make that trade.
The Unwind Media survey polled 1,347 American gamers about their views on GTA 6.
The survey also found that 21% would give up intimacy for a week-early chance to play.
More than half of respondents said they planned to play the game with their partner.
- Who
- Unwind Media surveyed 1,347 American gamers.
- What
- The survey asked about fans’ willingness to make personal sacrifices to play GTA 6 early. Seven percent said they would give up a pet for a month.
- When
- The article was published on November 3, 2026. GTA 6 is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026.
- Where
- The survey covered American gamers.
- Why
- The survey examined how fans felt about GTA 6 and what they would give up to play it a week early.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Unwind Media surveyed 1,347 American gamers about GTA 6.
IGN reported the survey’s findings.
GTA 6 is scheduled to release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox X|S.
- Survey sample
- 1,347 American gamers
- Willing to give up a pet
- 7% of respondents, for a month
- Pre-ordered players willing to give up a pet
- 13%
- Willing to give up intimacy
- 21% of respondents
- Planned release
- November 19, 2026