Pocketpair GTA 6 leave 5 days off
Short answer: Pocketpair, the studio behind Palworld, announced on the official Palworld X account that employees who plan to play GTA 6 get special leave from Thursday 19 November to Monday 23 November 2026. DualShockers reports the details.
By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published · Last updated · 4 min read
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DualShockers reports that Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld and Craftopia, announced special leave for staff around the GTA 6 launch. The post on the official Palworld X account says all employees were granted special leave for an urgent five-day business trip in Vice City when GTA 6 launches.
An attached company note says the holiday runs from Thursday 19 November to Monday 23 November and is for employees who intend to play GTA 6. DualShockers points out that this also leaves time to fly to Miami for the launch festival. The note adds that update work for Palworld and Craftopia stays on schedule and will continue as normal.
This is a studio decision about its own staff. It says nothing new about GTA 6 itself, which still launches on 19 November 2026.
Is this real? Yes, reported by major outlets
Who said it: Pocketpair via the official Palworld X account, reported by DualShockers Sources: 1. Our view: The leave comes from the studio itself. It is not news about the game. Checked: 12 Nov 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Which studio gave staff time off for GTA 6?
Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld and Craftopia, according to DualShockers.
How long is the leave?
Five days, from Thursday 19 November to Monday 23 November 2026, for employees who intend to play GTA 6.
Will Palworld updates stop?
No. The note says update work for Palworld and Craftopia stays on schedule.
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