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GTA 6 Players in Germany Can Legally Take Time Off Work to Play the Game on Launch, But There's a Catch

In Germany, some employees can legally take time off work to play Grand Theft Auto 6 on its launch day, but spots are limited. Nearly 20% of workers plan to take November 19 off for the game. Some companies are even shutting down for the day. This trend is also seen in other countries, with pre-orders almost reaching 8 million.

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  • ✓ Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to launch on November 19.
  • ✓ Pre-orders for GTA 6 have almost reached 8 million.
  • ✓ 74% of GTA 6 pre-orders were made on PlayStation 5.
  • ✓ Some German companies are allowing employees to take time off to play GTA 6 on launch day.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

A recent report revealed that some German companies are allowing employees to take time off to play GTA 6 on launch day, November 19.

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  1. German Workers Can Take Time Off for GTA 6 Launch

    In Germany, some employees can legally take time off work to play Grand Theft Auto 6 on its launch day, but spots are limited. Nearly 20% of workers plan to take November 19 off for the game. Some companies are even shutting down for the day. This trend is also seen in other countries, with pre-orders almost reaching 8 million.

    Why it matters

    The excitement around Grand Theft Auto 6 is high, with many fans eagerly awaiting its release. The game's launch is expected to be a major event in the gaming industry. Germany's labor laws allow employees to take time off for certain personal activities, including playing new video games. This has led to some companies accommodating employees' desire to play GTA 6 on its launch day.

    What is confirmed

    • Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to launch on November 19.
    • Pre-orders for GTA 6 have almost reached 8 million.
    • 74% of GTA 6 pre-orders were made on PlayStation 5.
    • Some German companies are allowing employees to take time off to play GTA 6 on launch day.

    Still unconfirmed

    • AI cloning may not significantly impact GTA 6's launch experience.

    What to watch next

    • GTA 6 launch day
    • Player reviews and feedback
    • Rockstar Games' official statements
    Sources used for this update (15)
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    2. en.wikipedia.org — Grand Theft Auto - Wikipedia
    3. store.rockstargames.com — Buy Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online
    4. store.steampowered.com — Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced on Steam
    5. apps.microsoft.com — Grand Theft Auto V Legacy (PC) - Free download and play on...
    6. www.crazygames.com — GTA Games ️ Play on CrazyGames
    7. www.rockstargames.com — Grand Theft Auto V - Rockstar Games
    8. Yahoo Finance — Nearly 20% of workers plan to take Nov. 19 off for Grand Theft Auto 6. Some companies are even shutting down for the day
    9. GamesIndustry.biz — Sensor Tower: GTA 6 pre-orders almost reach 8m, 74% bought on PlayStation 5
    10. Business Insider — The Real Reason Your Coworker Is Taking Time Off This Month
    11. IGN — German GTA 6 Players Can Legally Take Time Off to Play the Game on Launch, But Spots Are Limited
    12. Psychology Today — Is Taking Time Off to Play Video Games Really Problematic?
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