Logitech Gives Staff Launch Day Off for GTA 6 Gaming
WHO:
Fast Company - Logitech, a consumer electronics firm with 7,000 workers, announced the “Logi Game Day” employee perk.
Fast Company - Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber said, “It’s time to retire the stereotype that gaming is a waste of time.”
Fast Company - Logitech chief people officer Elaine Laird said employees who have time to play return “with clearer focus, renewed energy and fresh approaches to complex challenges.” She also said, “Play is not the opposite of work.”
Mashable - Logitech will let employees take paid time off to play new game releases, including *Grand Theft Auto VI*.
Fast Company - Rockstar Games is the developer of *Grand Theft Auto VI*.
WHAT:
Entrepreneur - Logitech was described as a $14 billion tech company.
Kotaku - All Logitech employees, from executives to interns, can use the day off to play *GTA VI*, play another game, or do something unrelated to gaming.
Kotaku - Logitech’s “Logitech Ctrl Tomorrow” study found that 81% of gamers believe gaming builds real-world confidence, reduces anxiety, and correlates with stronger day-to-day work performance.
Inc - Inc reported that “Half of GTA VI Gamers May Call In Sick.”
Fast Company - A Spanish economist estimated that the *Grand Theft Auto VI* release could cost the U.S. $1 billion in lost productivity.
CNET - At least three other organizations are also giving employees time off to play the game.
Fast Company - Under “Logi Game Day,” each Logitech worker will receive one paid day off per year to play video games.
Fast Company - Logitech said it is “formally recognizing the cognitive and professional benefits of gaming.”
Fast Company - A survey of 1,000 U.S. full-time workers who regularly play video games found 39% planned to request time off in advance to play *GTA VI*, 36% planned to call in sick on release day, and 32% planned to work from home.
Fast Company - The *Grand Theft Auto* series had gone 13 years without a new title.
Fast Company - Logitech published research reporting that gamers believe gaming builds real-world confidence, reduces anxiety, and corresponds with improved work performance.
WHERE:
Fast Company - Logitech planned to host a streaming event at its Americas headquarters in San Jose.
WHEN:
Inc - The article said gamers were preparing to call out on November 19.
Fast Company - The streaming event was scheduled for November 19.
WHY:
Fast Company - The Wall Street Journal warned of a possible “work blackout” tied to the game’s release.
Fast Company - Faber said Logitech designs products for work and play and sees engagement in one sphere supporting performance in the other.
Fast Company - Laird said dedicated time to disconnect and play can help people return to work with clearer focus and renewed energy.
HOW:
Mashable - Logitech’s policy gives employees PTO to play new game releases.
Fast Company - Logitech sells gaming equipment through its dedicated gaming brand, Logitech G.
(UPDATED November 12, 2026 06:59 UTC)
Logitech is giving every employee one paid day annually to play video games. The perk includes *Grand Theft Auto VI*, with employees free to choose other activities. Executives say play can boost focus and energy, while other organizations offer similar leave.
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(UPDATED November 12, 2026 01:58 UTC)
Logitech is giving employees one paid day off yearly to play video games. The perk includes Grand Theft Auto VI, whose launch could disrupt workplace productivity. Executives say gaming can renew focus and energy, supporting stronger performance at work.
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(UPDATED November 11, 2026 23:59 UTC)
Logitech is giving employees one paid day annually to play video games, including GTA VI. The company says gaming can refresh workers’ focus, energy, and problem-solving. Other organizations are also offering time off as the game’s release approaches.
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(UPDATED November 11, 2026 23:03 UTC)
Logitech is giving employees one paid day off annually to play video games, including new releases. The company says gaming can support workplace focus and energy, and help employees return with fresh approaches to challenges. Employees could use the perk to play Grand Theft Auto VI.