The wait for GTA 6 has turned into a global phenomenon, and now, brands want to be a part of the hype, too. The latest talking point comes from Norway, where a store has launched a campaign with a condition that sounds almost unreal at first glance. If a child is born on the same day GTA 6 releases, the parents could receive a free copy.
Yes, really.
Retailer Offers Free GTA 6 to Parents Who Give Birth on Launch Day
A Norwegian electronics retailer, Komplett, is behind the promotion. The concept is simple but pretty unbelievable – have a baby on launch day, and you will receive a complimentary copy of GTA 6.
It is the kind of marketing idea designed to explode on social media. And it worked. Big posters from Oslo were shared on Reddit featuring the image of a bed with some roses scattered on it and a caption: “GTA 6 dropping in 9 months ;)”
Here’s the instagram video shared by them. The caption says: “This is actually not nonsense, GTA 6 is releasing in 9 months, and if you have a baby on the launch date, you will get the game for free from us.”
Players quickly began sharing the story, joking about scheduling, delays, and the chaos of trying to enjoy a massive, highly anticipated open-world crime epic while caring for a newborn. There is also something funny about the contrast. On one side, you have one of the biggest entertainment releases in history. On the other, one of the most life-changing personal moments imaginable.
Some players laughed at the idea of finally getting the game for free but never finding the time to turn the console on.
There is a Catch
As exciting as “free” sounds, the offer is limited. The campaign is tied to Norway and to that specific retailer. It is not a worldwide Rockstar event, and it is not being run by the publisher itself. Proof and eligibility rules would also apply, though exact details have not been widely outlined yet.
Another obvious complication is the launch date itself. We do have a confirmed date for the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, however, if the release shifts, the target day would move with it.
GTA 6 FAQs
The game takes place in Vice City and the surrounding state of Leonida, a fictional version inspired by Florida. Rockstar has confirmed this as the main open world setting, which is significantly larger and more detailed than previous entries.
The game follows two dual protagonists: Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval. Lucia is a female lead (a first in the modern GTA series), and Jason is her partner; the gameplay and story revolve around both characters.
Take-Two has confirmed that GTA Online will keep getting support even after GTA 6 releases. The game won’t shut down just yet, but exact details about how both will run alongside each other haven’t been shared yet.
