Logitech has introduced a new perk called “Logi Game Day,” giving every employee an extra day off to play games. The initiative covers the company’s roughly 7,000 employees, from full-time staff to interns.
According to information Oyun Günlüğü obtained from Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber’s LinkedIn post, the company calls the perk “Gaming Time Off” (GTO). Faber said it is long past time to retire the outdated myth that gaming is just a distraction from “real work.”
Faber: Gaming is not a waste of time
Faber said she strongly disagrees with skeptics who see play as a waste of time. In her view, peak performance comes from curiosity, focus and intentionally taking time to recharge. She cited Logitech’s research showing that 81 percent of gamers say play builds real-world confidence. Most IT leaders also agree that gaming skills translate into sharper problem-solving under pressure.
No more “GTA flu” for GTA 6
The day off is not tied to a specific date. Employees can use it any time within the next year, for any game they choose. The timing still stands out: GTA 6 launches on 19 November 2026. In her post, Faber said Logitech employees planning a getaway to Vice City no longer need to catch the “GTA flu” and can simply take their GTO. A Logitech spokesperson also told Fortune that the company would not complain if employees spent the day exploring Vice City on launch day.
