US Army offer four-day pass to play GTA VI for at least two more years of service - report
A decade has passed since the last version of the beloved game was published, and it is a unique incentive that connects directly with soldiers, the 3rd Infantry Division spokesperson said.
A US Army unit in Georgia is offering active duty service members a four-day pass to play the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI video game as an incentive for remaining in service for at least two more years, according to a CBS News report on Wednesday. The offer, detailed in a memo first published on the website US Army WTF! Moments, requires soldiers to sign a reenlistment contract between August 1 and November 14.
The four-day pass would allow soldiers to play GTA VI during their approved playtime. In exchange, the soldiers would commit to reenlisting for a minimum of two years and up to six years. Only one battalion in Georgia has initially accepted the offer, but the program could potentially be expanded throughout the military. The program's goal is to engage soldiers by tapping into their interests, such as video games.
The announcement of GTA VI, set to release on November 19th, has generated significant excitement among gamers. This isn't the first time the army has used gaming-related incentives to recruit new members. After failing to meet recruitment goals in 2018, the army began attending gaming conventions and launched an esports team focused on Call of Duty, Fortnite, and League of Legends to attract potential recruits.
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