Logitech says it is giving its employees a paid day off to play video game releases, including ahead of the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. Coverage across outlets describes the policy as temporary flexibility for staff to take time away from work specifically around game releases.
Multiple reports say the benefit covers around 7,000 employees and can be used for a game of the employee’s choosing. Mint and NDTV add that employees can take the time off at any point within a window that extends until next year, while NDTV also ties the timing to the game’s stated launch date of November 19. IGN and Mashable frame the decision as being “just ahead” of the GTA VI release.
Some outlets emphasize the cultural message around gaming. Mint highlights a quote-like framing that gaming is not a waste of time, and Fortune adds that Logitech’s CEO links the move to productivity, alongside retiring the stereotype about gaming.
