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Grand Theft Auto VI arrives on Thursday prompting game developer Pocketpair to grant five days of special leave so employees can experience the release.
The studio behind Palworld announced the policy on November 12, 2026, describing the break as an urgent business trip to Vice City, the fictional setting of the upcoming title. tekno.kompas.com reported that the time off runs from November 19 through November 23, 2026, releasing workers from regular duties. Gamebrott.com said that the studio stated a new gaming era is about to begin.
“All Pocketpair employees have been granted special leave to attend to an urgent five-day business trip in Vice City when GTA6 launches. Please see the attached notice for details,” Pocketpair said on X.
The developer explained that millions of players will sit at work or school staring out windows when the title debuts on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Gamerwk.com reported that Pocketpair assured fans the leave schedule will not disrupt ongoing updates for Palworld and Craftopia.
Companies Granting Gaming Leave
Pocketpair is joined by technology company Logitech in offering special time off for gaming. Logitech introduced an initiative called Logi Game Day for its approximately 7,000 full-time workers and interns. tekno.kompas.com reported that employees receive one special day off to play any game of their choice rather than being restricted to a specific title.
Logitech chief executive officer Hanneke Faber said that the company recognizes cognitive and professional benefits from playing games.
Worker Demand and Paid Time Off
TOPIK.ID reported that a BambooHR survey published on October 22, 2026, revealed 18 percent of salaried employees in the United States planned to take leave on November 19, 2026. The survey found that 32 percent of Gen Z respondents and 27 percent of millennials intend to take time off.
Administrative data analyzed by BambooHR showed paid time off requests for November 19, 2026, are nearly 13 percent higher than comparable days in the previous two years.
Questions about Grand Theft Auto VI and Logitech's gaming day
Which platforms will run Grand Theft Auto VI at launch?
The game releases on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19, 2026, according to tekno.kompas.com.
How many employees does Logitech’s gaming day affect?
The Logi Game Day program applies to approximately 7,000 workers, including both full-time employees and interns, as reported by tekno.kompas.com.
What percentage of Gen Z workers plan to take leave?
TOPIK.ID reported that 32 percent of Gen Z respondents surveyed by BambooHR plan to take time off on the release date.