US Army offer four-day pass to play GTA VI for at least two more years of service - report

A decade has passed since the last version of the beloved game was published, and it is a unique incentive that connects directly with soldiers, the 3rd Infantry Division spokesperson said.

The incentive is open to members of a Georgia battalion who re-up for two to six years. The hotly anticipated game comes out in November.

A U.S. army unit is offering its troops a special bonus if they re-enlist soon: four extra days off timed around the November release of the video game Grand Theft Auto VI.

A US Army unit is offering its troops a special bonus if they re-enlist soon: four extra days off timed around the November release of the video game Grand Theft Auto VI. Commanders of the 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion based at Fort Stewart, Georgia, believe free time to indulge in the latest entry in the Grand Theft

At least 20 soldiers have signed up for the bonus off-days—with eligibility tied to serving at least two more years in uniform.

A U.S. Army unit is offering a few days off to play Grand Theft Auto VI to those who reenlist and commit to several more years in uniform. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.

Soldiers have already taken up the offer. 22:02, Wed, Aug 19, 2026 Updated: 22:02, Wed, Aug 19, 2026 Soldiers have been given a bizarre offer (Image: Getty)A US Army unit has offered soldiers four days off to play the new Grand Theft Auto video game if they reenlist.MORE UPDATES TO FOLLOW... Get the latest news from ar

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