Logitech grants global staff a paid gaming day ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI launch

Logitech announced a new perk called Logi Game Day on November 10, granting its roughly 7,000 employees worldwide a dedicated day off to play video games. The policy arrives ahead of the November 19 release of Grand Theft Auto VI, though staff can play any title they choose. Both interns and full-time personnel are eligible to redeem the single day of leave, which remains valid until November 2027. [1][2]

Logitech plans to keep its offices open on the game's launch date, while its Logitech G brand hosts a livestream from its Americas headquarters in San Jose, California. Chief executive Hanneke Faber framed the perk as an effort to counter the idea that gaming wastes time, arguing that engagement in play supports workplace performance. Logitech cited internal research indicating that 81% of surveyed gamers felt gaming builds real-world confidence, while 98.8% of enterprise IT decision-makers believed gaming skills transfer to professional tasks. [1][2]

The release of Grand Theft Auto VI on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S follows years of leaks and development delays, with some estimates warning the launch could cost the U.S. economy $1 billion in lost productivity. Human resources software firm BambooHR noted time-off requests for November 19 tracking 9% to 17% higher than normal, and Take-Two Interactive chief executive Strauss Zelnick previously predicted extensive sick leave on launch day. [1][2]