Logitech is introducing a gaming day for its global workforce ahead of GTA 6’s November 19 launch, with CEO Hanneke Faber saying <a href="https://comicvibe.com/ahead-of-gta-6-launch-logitech-gives-employees-a-day-off-to-play-video-games/" title="Ahead of GTA 6 Launch, Logitech Gives Employees a Day Off to Play Video Games“>video games can help improve employee focus and productivity.
MC Tech Desk
November 12, 2026 / 11:51 IST
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Logitech is giving its 7,000 employees worldwide a day off to play video games, ahead of the much-anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6). According to a report by Fortune, the company has introduced an initiative called ‘Logi Game Day’ that allows employees to take a day off specifically for gaming.
The programme covers Logitech’s global workforce, including full-time employees and interns. Under the initiative, employees can choose one day between now and November 2027 to play a video game of their choice. Although the announcement comes ahead of GTA 6’s November 19 release, employees are not required to use their gaming day on the launch date.
Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber also plans to participate in the celebrations. The company will turn its office into a gaming lounge on November 19, hosting a gaming event for employees. Faber said she was looking forward to some friendly competition during the event.
Logitech says gaming can improve productivity
The company believes gaming should not simply be viewed as a recreational activity or a distraction from work. Faber said Logitech wants to move beyond the stereotype that playing video games is a waste of time. According to her, engagement in gaming and professional activities can support performance in both areas.
Logitech Chief People Officer Elaine Laird also said that dedicated time away from work allows employees to relax and return with better focus, renewed energy and fresh approaches to challenges.
To support its position, Logitech has cited a study involving 900 adults and 100 gamers across nine countries. According to the research, four out of five respondents agreed that gaming helped them become more confident when dealing with real-world challenges. Respondents also associated gaming with improved concentration and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
GTA 6 launch could affect workplace attendance
The excitement around GTA 6 is already influencing employees’ leave plans. Data from BambooHR, cited in Fortune’s report, suggests that paid time-off requests for the game’s release date are nearly 13% higher than on comparable days in previous years. Its survey also found that 18% of salaried employees planned to take the day off for the launch.
Logitech is not the only organisation responding to the game’s popularity. A US Army unit in Georgia had previously offered eligible soldiers a four-day pass to play GTA 6 as part of a reenlistment incentive programme.
With Logi Game Day, Logitech is taking a different approach by formally making gaming time an employee benefit, allowing its workforce to enjoy video games without having to use their regular leave entitlement.
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