Russian company promises a day off to employees who want to play ‘GTA VI’ on release day — if they can prove they own a console with the game

Benza, a gas station equipment manufacturer located in Penza, has announced that employees who plan to play "GTA VI" on its release day on November 19 will be granted an additional day off. The company, which currently has around 240 employees, assures that the day off can be taken by anyone planning to play the game, irrespective of their role or gender. The company's proprietor informed Ostorozhno, Novosti that employees must provide proof of owning a console with the game to be eligible for the day off.

Notably, "GTA VI" is widely regarded as one of the most anticipated video games in the industry's history. Besides the Russian company, several entities in the U.S. and Canada have also announced that employees will have a day off when "GTA VI" is released. According to a poll conducted in mid-October, approximately 20% of employees in North America intend to take a day off specifically for "GTA VI".