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GTA 6 Players in Germany Get Legal Time Off for Game Launch

German workers can legally take three days off work to play GTA 6 on launch day with a state-funded course.

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Nov 6, 2026

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GTA 6 Players in Germany Get Legal Time Off for Game Launch

German workers can legally take three days off work to play GTA 6 on launch day with a state-funded course.

In brief

German workers can legally take three days off work to play GTA 6 on launch day with a state-funded course. Germany offers 60 employees paid time off to play GTA 6 on November 19 through a certified learning course. Originally reported by IGN.

Germany's Legal Time Off for GTA 6

Germany offers 60 employees paid time off to play GTA 6 on launch day through a state-funded course.

GTA 6 Launch Date and Time Off

Players can take three days off from November 18 to 20 to play GTA 6 on launch day.

Course Details

Course Details

The course titled 'Open World Games: Lessons from a Digital World' teaches storytelling through gaming.

Course Benefits

Students learn storytelling, motivation, community-building, and collaboration through open-world gaming.

Participant Example

23-year-old Berlin accountant Victoria signed up to explore how gaming can improve her professional life.

Eligibility Requirements

Participants must be 18+, have a suitable device, and access to a licensed open-world game.

Course Format

The course runs online for three days with an in-person event in Berlin.

The essence

Germany offers 60 employees paid time off to play GTA 6 on November 19 through a certified learning course.

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