Logitech's new Logi Game Day lets about 7,000 employees take a day off to play before November 2027, as GTA 6 launches on November 19.
Sources manofmany.com
Logitech is giving its roughly 7,000 employees a day off to play games, and GTA 6 arrives at a convenient moment. The maker of mice and headsets has launched "Logi Game Day", reports Man of Many, which notes the perk is not tied to Rockstar's game alone: staff pick their own title.
Each employee can take one day to play whatever they like between now and November 2027, according to Man of Many. The company is not closing offices on November 19, the GTA 6 release date on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. A livestream is planned that day at its Americas headquarters in San Jose, hosted by Logitech G general manager Robin Piispanen.
Man of Many also cites an in-house study, "Ctrl Tomorrow": 81% of surveyed gamers say gaming makes them more confident handling real-life challenges, and 82% say it helps them stay calm under pressure. The outlet itself points out that asking gamers whether gaming makes them better proves nothing about work performance. CEO Hanneke Faber sums up the company's stance: "It's time to retire the stereotype that gaming is a waste of time."
For weeks, players have been booking leave for November 19. Man of Many mentions an Australian worker who reserved an entire week of long service leave to explore Vice City. We already looked at how local-midnight unlocks complicate launch night, and streamers hoping to make a living show the other extreme of how people relate to the game.
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What remains unknown: how many staff will take their day on the 19th rather than another date. Logitech leaves date and game open, so this is not a GTA 6 campaign.
Nothing changes for the game itself: it is a signal of how big the release has become socially. When a peripherals maker uses it to talk about wellbeing at work, November 19 has become a shared landmark. For players, Man of Many's tip is practical: preload first, so your day off isn't spent staring at a progress bar. Launch details are on the Release page.
Sources manofmany.com
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