Logitech has launched the "Logi Game Day" employee program, allowing staff to choose one day off within the next year to play a game of their choice. This benefit is not limited to specific games, nor does it require all employees to take leave on the same fixed date.
The announcement comes close to the release of GTA 6, but it is not specifically designed for this game. The related discussions also cover the impact of new game launches on workplace attendance and productivity. Experts estimate that the launch could result in $1 billion in productivity losses in the US; this figure is an expert estimate, not Logitech's calculation of the plan's effectiveness.
Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber stated that it is time to discard the stereotype that "gaming wastes time." Logitech believes that since the company designs products for both work and play, engagement in one area can support performance in the other.
GTA 6 does not support Xbox Cloud Gaming, but it does support Xbox Remote Play, allowing players to stream from Xbox or PlayStation consoles to PCs or mobile devices. The core of Logitech's initiative is to transform gaming culture into a flexible benefit for employees.