Soldiers at a US Army engineer battalion in Georgia can book official time off for the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) if they sign on for more years first. Army officials have confirmed the memorandum behind the offer, which presents a four-day pass as a way to lift morale and keep experienced troops in uniform. It was signed by Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Hodgson, who took command of the 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Fort Stewart in July 2026.
The document sets a narrow window. Any soldier in the battalion who signs a reenlistment contract between 1 August and 14 November 2026 is authorised to pass. The memorandum describes it as 'specifically designated to coincide with the highly anticipated release.' Rockstar Games puts GTA 6 on sale on 19 November for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.
