Logitech has announced a new initiative called Logi Game Day, which will allow approximately 7,000 employees worldwide to take a paid day off to play Grand Theft Auto VI, Tom's Hardware reports. The program is available to all company employees, including interns.
The initiative coincides with the launch of GTA 6, which is scheduled for November 19. Logitech noted that many gamers might decide to skip work to play the new title, so the company chose to officially give its employees that opportunity.
However, employees are not required to take the day off on GTA 6's release date. They can use their Logi Game Day at any time between now and the same period next year. Those who do not plan to play Grand Theft Auto VI can spend the day playing any other game instead.
Tom's Hardware notes that the launch of GTA 6 could affect productivity in the United States, with some estimates suggesting the economy could lose up to $1 billion as employees become absorbed in the game following its release.
Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber said the company considers the idea that video games are a waste of time to be outdated. According to her, Logitech sees a connection between people's engagement in leisure activities and their performance at work. The company expects that giving employees time to enjoy gaming will have a positive impact on their productivity.
Grand Theft Auto VI is already available for pre-order and preloading on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. According to preliminary information, the PS5 version requires 212GB of storage.
