- Rockstar Games fired around 30 developers who were in talks to form a union, leading to protests and legal battles.
- The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain accused Rockstar Games of illegal union busting after the company fired devs involved in unionization efforts.
- A trial is set to begin in the months leading up to GTA 6's November release date on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Former Rockstar Games QA worker Jack Hoxby expressed uncertainty about playing GTA 6, a game he spent years working on, due to the emotional toll of the situation.
- One affected worker stated that playing GTA 6 when it comes out would "probably just bring back too much."
- Another affected worker mentioned, "I definitely don't think I will buy it," reflecting the impact of the firings on their connection to the game.
Rockstar Games is under fire after terminating approximately 30 developers who were engaged in unionization discussions, leading to accusations of illegal union busting from the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain. Protests have erupted as affected workers express their emotional turmoil regarding the situation.12
Former QA worker Jack Hoxby voiced his uncertainty about playing GTA 6, a project he dedicated years to, stating, "I definitely don't think I will buy it. I don't think I'll be able to bring myself to, personally." Another affected worker echoed similar sentiments, saying, "It'll probably just bring back too much."4
The trial regarding these firings is set to commence in the months leading up to the November release of GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, intensifying scrutiny on Rockstar's labor practices as the gaming community watches closely.3
“Rockstar Games is under scrutiny for firing around 30 developers who were part of unionization efforts, leading to accusations of illegal union busting. A trial is scheduled to begin in the months leading up to the highly anticipated release of GTA 6.”
