A recent development in the world of gaming has left fans and non-fans alike stunned – a US Army battalion is reportedly offering soldiers four days off to play Grand Theft Auto 6 when it releases this November if they reenlist.

The news comes from the US Army WTF! Moments Instagram page, which first spotted a flyer from the 9th Engineer Battalion in Fort Stewart, Georgia. The flyer, supposedly signed by commanding officer Lt. Col. Ryan D. Hodgson, announces a ‘special reenlistment incentive’ – a four-day pass to play GTA 6.

According to the flyer, this incentive was created to ‘promote retention, boost morale, and reward the continued dedication of the Soldiers within the 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion.’ Essentially, it’s a perk designed to persuade soldiers to reenlist, hoping they’ll sign a new contract to extend their service.

Any eligible soldier who reenlists between August 1 and November 14 will get authorized for the pass, which is ‘specifically designated to coincide with the highly anticipated release of the video game Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6).’ The exact dates of the pass must be hashed out between specific soldiers and their chain of command, but they will align with GTA’s official release date from November 20-23, 2026.

The authenticity of the flyer has not been confirmed by the US Army or the specific battalion mentioned, leaving both veterans and active-duty members divided on whether it’s legit. However, commenters across social media are leaning towards it being real, with Kotaku confirming that the name of the commanding officer who signed the flyer belongs to a real Lieutenant Colonel who assumed command of the Fort Stewart Battalion in July 2026.

Army vets have noted that the US Army has launched similar campaigns in an effort to drive up recruitment numbers in the past. However, the formatting of the flyer itself caught major flak from those experienced with writing such memos.

The hype around GTA 6 is real, with Rockstar Games even partnering with Netflix to showcase an exclusive preview of the game on its platform on Thursday, August 27 in one of the first streamer-exclusive game presentations in the industry.

As predicted, the game is expected to rake in $5.2 billion by the end of its launch week, having already secured an estimated $260 million in preorders alone. According to Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two Interactive, more players have purchased GTA 6’s $100 Ultimate Edition than the standard edition, making it on track to be one of the most profitable titles in history.