U.S. Army Offers 4 Days Off to Play 'GTA 6' For Soldiers Who Reenlist

According to CBS News, a United States Army unit at Fort Stewart, Georgia, is offering a four-day leave to soldiers who reenlist so they can play GTA VI at launch, scheduled for November 19. The incentive, offered exclusively to the 9th Engineer Battalion of the 3rd Infantry Division, has already been chosen by 20 soldiers.

The initiative is part of a reenlistment program that allows service members to choose benefits such as time off, duty station selection, or special training. The 3rd Infantry Division spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Angel Tomko, said the idea is to create "a unique incentive program that connects with soldiers' interests". Eligible soldiers must reenlist for a minimum period of two years.

Although the incentive is not valid for the entire Army, the possibility of expanding it has not been ruled out. The measure aligns with previous Army recruitment strategies, such as creating esports teams and attending gaming conventions to attract young people.

Everything you need to know about GTA VI

Once again developed by Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto VI is the first GTA in thirteen years, following the astronomical success of GTA 5, released in 2013. The franchise is one of the most successful in video game history.

The story of GTA VI takes place in an open world based on Florida, in the United States. Its setting is Vice City, a fictional version of Miami that debuted in the first GTA and later got its own game with GTA Vice City, released in 2002.

GTA VI will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19, 2026. A PC version has not yet been announced.