ISLAMABAD — A US company is offering up to $120,000, or around Rs 33 million, to someone who will play Grand Theft Auto VI from launch night and study its virtual economy. Prediction market platform Kalshi has posted a remote “GTA VI Researcher” role in its official job listing, with pay set at $100,000 to $120,000 plus a $15,000 completion fee.
At about Rs 277 to the dollar, the top figure works out to roughly Rs 33.2 million, and the bonus adds another Rs 4.2 million. What the Job Involves The researcher must start streaming at midnight on November 19, when GTA 6 launches, and play until they finish the story. Beyond gameplay, the role includes: Weekly research reports on the economy of Leonida, the game’s fictional state An official “State of the Leonida Economy” address A real-world look at how many people called in sick, how food deliveries spiked and how much productivity was lost during launch week Finding the best money-making strategies in the game “This is a real job,” the listing says, adding that Kalshi wants someone “whose parents said video games would never pay the bills.” Who Can Apply Applicants must be at least 18, with 10 or more years of gaming experience, three years of streaming, an established channel and their own equipment.
Kalshi’s promotional posts also mention perks such as a 100-inch TV and a choice of PS5 or Xbox. The contract role is listed for the US, so Pakistani gamers are unlikely to qualify. Still, it shows how big the game has become, with GTA 6 having already crossed $1 billion in pre-orders before launch.