Rockstar Games, developer of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6, is being accused of union-busting. A report from Bloomberg notes that Rockstar Games fired between 30 and 40 employees last week across the U.K. and Canada.
Per a comment from the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB), the employees were all discussing unionization in a Discord group chat.
Our members’ union performances on Rockstar games are an integral part of the success and legacy of games like Grand Theft Auto. All Rockstar workers deserve the same. We are in this fight together
SAG-AFTRA
After being delayed out of 2024, Grand Theft Auto 6 is currently slated to launch on May 26, 2026, across Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
Unionization in the gaming industry is growing, but has a ways to go
Unionization efforts are slowly but steadily growing across the gaming industry, with several new unions forming across studios in North America, particularly at Microsoft-owned companies across the Xbox division.
Blizzard Entertainment in particular has seen a tremendous amount of organization, with unions forming across the World of Warcraft, Overwatch 2, Story and Franchise Development, Diablo, Battle.net, and Hearthstone teams.
Other major unions across other parts of Microsoft's gaming business include (but are not limited to) Activision QA, Bethesda Game Studios, ZeniMax Online Studios, and many others.
These teams are now working to ratify a contract. Some other unions under Microsoft, such as the ZeniMax QA team, have already worked out a contract.
FAQ
What exactly is unionization?
Unionization is the process by which workers collectively bargain, working together in groups depending on their exact trade. The goal is usually to improve a workplace, with better pay, benefits, and more.
The workers reach an agreement or contract with management, with the option of striking (or refusing to work) if management reneges on a deal or refuses to discuss terms with the union.
When will Grand Theft Auto 6 be released?
Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled to launch on May 26, 2026.
How much does Grand Theft Auto 6 cost?
No official price has been announced for Grand Theft Auto 6. Currently, the industry average is $70 in the U.S. for new games, with Nintendo pushing a small handful of titles to $80.
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