GTA 6 Union Showdown
Could GTA 6 be delayed? 🎮 Rockstar workers are fighting back against crunch and remote work bans!
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An unprecedented showdown is brewing at Rockstar Games, and it could put the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 at risk. The Rockstar Game Workers Union just held its first meeting with the studio.
They are demanding an end to grueling crunch periods. They also want pay transparency, no artificial intelligence, and a ban on layoffs.
A major flashpoint is working from home. Rockstar ended remote work in early 2024 over security concerns.
Now, employees want those flexible options restored. Tension has been building since October 2025.
That is when Rockstar fired over 30 staff members for "gross misconduct," which employees called union-busting. Protests in Edinburgh and London followed.
Now, the union says they are in a strong enough position to pursue formal recognition. Observers point out that if Rockstar refuses to negotiate, the union's leverage could lead to strike action before GTA 6 even launches.
