The newly announced Pocketpair GTA 6 leave policy gives every employee at the Palworld studio five full days off to play Grand Theft Auto VI at launch. Pocketpair shared the update on social media alongside a playful internal memo addressed to its staff.
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Instead of expecting workers to focus on regular development tasks during one of gaming's biggest releases, the studio is encouraging everyone to take an urgent business trip to Vice City. The special holiday runs from GTA 6's November 19 launch date through November 23.
Inside the Pocketpair GTA 6 Leave Memo
In the notice shared by the official Palworld account on November 12, Pocketpair acknowledged how distracting launch day will be for players worldwide. The letter noted that millions of gamers at school or work on November 19 will be gazing out the window while a new era of gaming begins.
Because of that excitement, studio leadership decided the release deserves full attention from anyone who wants to jump in on day one. Consequently, all staff members who plan to play Grand Theft Auto VI are excused from their normal duties during the five-day window.
The memo also leaned into the game's setting with a lighthearted send-off for its team. Management wished employees a great time away from the office and told them to return safely from their travels.
Studio Boss Takuro Mizobe Joins the Break
Pocketpair's leadership is not sitting on the sidelines while the rest of the studio heads to Vice City. Studio boss Takuro Mizobe confirmed on social media that he will also take advantage of the time off.
"Of course, I’ll be taking a break for a while to play GTA6 too!" Mizobe wrote in a post responding to the announcement. His message reinforces that the company-wide pause applies from the top down.
How Other Companies Are Handling Launch Day
Pocketpair is far from the only tech or gaming company adjusting its schedule around the upcoming release. Hardware maker Logitech also announced that it is giving its employees time off for GTA 6.
Meanwhile, the developer behind Wardogs took a candid approach with its own community ahead of launch. The team encouraged players to go play GTA 6 and return to Wardogs once its next major update arrives.
These moves arrive alongside a new report showing that GTA 6 has already sparked a 17% spike in workers requesting time off. For console players on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S, the wait ends when the game launches on November 19.
Source: Palworld Developer Pocketpair Gives Employees 5 Days Off to Play GTA 6
