With Grand Theft Auto VI set to launch on November 19, 2026, players worldwide are already gearing up to dive into the long-awaited sequel.
Plenty of fans will probably be taking the day off to play at home, but Palworld developer Pocketpair is going several steps further. In an official post on X, the studio announced that, to mark the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, it has decided to close from November 19 through November 23. Even with the weekend included, the five-day break has left plenty of people envious.
Pocketpair joked that if the company refused to give employees time off for the GTA VI launch, the entire office might riot. Its solution? Hand everyone five days off so they can stay home and play without worrying about work.
The announcement explained that the special five-day leave was arranged around the November 19 launch of Grand Theft Auto VI to prevent excessive playtime from affecting employees’ physical or mental well-being. The policy applies to all employees—but only those who plan to play Grand Theft Auto VI.
The notice also came with a few important disclaimers: employees must acquire their own vehicles locally, and bail money cannot be claimed as a company expense. Naturally, both rules are playful references to the kinds of situations players can expect in the game.
The announcement quickly drew plenty of attention online. Some joked that even the Pals still have to work, while others complained that working at a game studio apparently comes with “career development leave” for sharpening your gaming skills. Hardly fair.
Many users praised the studio for offering the unusual vacation, arguing that playing Grand Theft Auto VI could genuinely benefit game development—after all, there is always something to learn from others in the industry. Others had just one complaint: after waiting this long for the game, five days simply will not be enough.
Grand Theft Auto VI has been a long time coming, so taking a few days off to play it at home sounds perfectly reasonable. Still, having an employer officially give you time off to play? That is bound to make just about anyone jealous.