A Norwegian electronics retailer is generating buzz with an unusual promotion tied to the release of Grand Theft Auto VI: any baby born on November 19, 2026, will receive a free copy of the game.
- Fans worldwide have marked November 19, 2026, on their calendars as the release date for GTA 6.
- A Norwegian retailer is offering a free copy of Grand Theft Auto VI to any baby born on the official release day.
- The promotion is currently limited to residents of Norway.
Nine months leading up to the release date is taking on a new significance. As millions of fans globally anticipate November 19, 2026, some expectant parents in Norway are now looking forward to that date with even greater excitement. A Norwegian retailer is offering a unique and charming promotion timed to coincide with the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI.
After years of rumors, leaks, and speculation, Rockstar Games has confirmed that GTA 6 will arrive on November 19, 2026. Development on the title began in the early 2010s, with an official announcement coming in 2022. The anticipation has been building ever since, and a Norwegian electronics retailer is now capitalizing on that enthusiasm with this promotion. This marketing strategy highlights the power of gaming to permeate popular culture.
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Free Game for Those Born on Release Day
The Norwegian retailer’s offer is simple: any baby born on November 19, 2026, will receive a free copy of GTA 6. To claim the prize, parents residing in Norway must submit proof of birth within two weeks of the baby’s arrival. If the birth date matches the game’s release date, the game is theirs at no cost.
Nine months until the release – This represents sparking playful comments on social media. Some are already joking about a GTA 6 baby boom, whereas others see it as one of the most creative marketing campaigns of the year. Whether coincidence or clever timing, the promotion is certainly generating attention.
Whether Norwegian newborns will grow up with the story of being “released” on the same day as GTA 6 remains to be seen. What is certain is that this quirky promotional campaign demonstrates the cult status the series has achieved and the immense anticipation for the next chapter in the Grand Theft Auto universe.
When Can I Buy GTA 6?
Accept-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick also confirmed in an interview with investors that the marketing campaign for GTA 6 will begin this summer. At that time, pre-orders for GTA 6 are expected to grow available. The third trailer for GTA 6 is also anticipated to be released around that time. The price of GTA 6 remains unknown, though rumors suggest it could be one of the most expensive video games ever made.
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