Logitech Gives Employees a Paid Day Off to Play Video Games Ahead of GTA 6 Launch
Logitech is turning gaming into an official workplace benefit with a new company-wide perk called Logi Game Day. The Swiss-American tech and accessories company is giving each of its roughly 7,000 employees around the world a dedicated day off to play video games.
The policy was announced on November 10, just days before the highly anticipated launch of GTA 6 on November 19. However, employees do not have to use the day specifically for Rockstar’s blockbuster release. Logitech staff can choose any game they want and take their gaming day anytime before November 2027.
Although GTA 6 is expected to be one of the biggest entertainment launches in years, Logitech says its offices will remain open on November 19. The company is framing Logi Game Day as more than a reaction to one major release. It is being described as Logitech’s first global gaming day and a new way to recognize the value of play in modern work culture.
To mark the launch of GTA 6, Logitech G, the company’s gaming division, will host a livestream from Logitech’s Americas headquarters in San Jose, California. The broadcast will be led by Robin Piispanen, general manager of Logitech G and a former competitive gamer.
Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber said the initiative challenges the outdated idea that gaming is simply a waste of time. According to Faber, Logitech’s position in both productivity and gaming gives the company a unique view of how work and play can support each other.
Piispanen also emphasized that gaming can build useful skills. He mentioned major titles such as GTA 6, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and Forza as examples of games employees may choose to play, either alone or with others online. He said Logi Game Day can give teams a shared sense of purpose, while the problem-solving and teamwork developed in games can carry over into the workplace.
Elaine Laird, Logitech’s chief people officer, echoed that message, saying play should not be seen as the opposite of work. She said protected time to disconnect, recharge, and enjoy games can help employees return more focused and better prepared to handle complex challenges.
The move follows Logitech’s Ctrl Tomorrow study, which surveyed more than 9,400 people across nine countries. In the study, 81% of gamers said gaming helps build real-world confidence and reduce anxiety. Logitech also pointed to survey results showing that 98.8% of enterprise IT decision makers believe gaming skills can translate into workplace strengths such as strategic thinking, complex problem solving, and performing under pressure.
The idea of taking time off for GTA 6 may not be limited to Logitech. Burger Motorsports, a California-based performance tuning company, reportedly plans to pause operations on November 19 after multiple employees requested the day off. HR software data from BambooHR also indicates that time-off requests for that date are running 9% to 17% higher than a typical third Thursday in November.
Even Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has acknowledged the scale of anticipation around the game, saying earlier this year that he expected many people to call in sick on November 19.
GTA 6 is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S as the first new mainline Grand Theft Auto game since GTA 5 arrived in 2013. Rockstar Games previously delayed the title from its original 2025 release window to May 26, 2026, and then again to November 19.
For now, Logitech has not confirmed whether Logi Game Day will become an annual employee benefit. Still, the move sends a clear message: gaming is no longer just a hobby for after hours. For Logitech, it is part of creativity, culture, and the future of work.
