{
  "id": 1593955,
  "title": "US Army Battalion Reportedly Giving Soldiers Time Off to Play GTA 6 in Exchange for Reenlisting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/us-army-battalion-reportedly-giving-soldiers-time-off-to-play-gta-6",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-17T23:10:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/us-army-battalion-reportedly-giving-soldiers-time-off-to-play-gta-6-in-exchange-for-reenlisting"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A battalion within the United States Army is reportedly granting soldiers four days off to play Grand Theft Auto 6 when it is released in November if they reenlist, according to a flyer spotted by the 'US Army WTF! Moments' Instagram page. The flyer, purportedly signed by Lt. Col. Ryan D. Hodgson, announces a \"special reenlistment incentive\" - a four-day pass to play GTA 6. The incentive aims to promote retention, boost morale, and reward soldiers' dedication to their service. Any eligible soldier who reenlists between August 1 and November 14 will be authorized for the pass, which aligns with GTA's official release date from November 20-23, 2026. However, neither the battalion nor the US Army has confirmed the flyer's authenticity yet. While some social media users are convinced it is real, others remain skeptical. The hype surrounding GTA 6 is significant, with Rockstar Games partnering with Netflix to showcase an exclusive preview on its platform. The game is predicted to generate $5.2 billion by the end of its launch week, already securing $260 million in preorders alone.",
  "summary": "A battalion in the United States Army is reportedly offering soldiers four days off to let them play Grand Theft Auto 6 when it releases this November if they reenlist.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}