Kalshi is offering an experienced gamer up to $135,000 to livestream Grand Theft Auto VI from launch while researching its virtual economy and real-world impact.
Gamers could soon be getting paid a six-figure salary to play Grand Theft Auto VI, with prediction-market platform Kalshi offering up to $135,000 for one lucky player to livestream the game from launch.
The unusual role comes with a fixed project fee of between $100,000 and $120,000, plus a $15,000 completion bonus.
Kalshi states in its job listing: “This is a real job.
“We’re looking for someone whose parents said video games would never pay the bills. They were wrong, and you can tell them we said so.”
The successful candidate will be expected to begin playing Grand Theft Auto VI at midnight on November 19, when Rockstar Games’ long-awaited title launches, and livestream their entire journey on Twitch or YouTube.
However, the role involves more than simply playing through the highly anticipated crime epic.
Kalshi wants its researcher to investigate the most profitable ways for players to make money within the game’s fictional economy, with applicants expected to identify the optimal money-making strategy and prove their findings with a spreadsheet.
The researcher will also examine the real-world economic impact of GTA VI’s release, including lost workplace productivity, employees taking time off and the role of food delivery service DoorDash during launch week.
Among the other responsibilities are delivering a “State of the Leonida Economy” presentation and producing weekly reports analysing the game’s virtual economy.
Candidates must have at least 10 years of gaming experience and their own streaming channel, alongside at least three years of streaming experience.
They will also need the equipment, internet connection and software required to broadcast their gameplay.
The job comes as GTA VI continues to smash pre-order records ahead of its release.
Market research firm Sensor Tower estimates that the game has already generated more than 10 million digital pre-orders worth over $1 billion, although Rockstar and parent company Take-Two Interactive have not released official figures.
Grand Theft Auto V generated more than $1 billion in worldwide retail sales within three days of its 2013 launch and has since sold more than 230 million copies, according to Take-Two.
Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
A gamer could be paid $135,000 to play Grand Theft Auto VI
