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Fired Rockstar Workers File Legal Claim as Protests Mount, GTA VI Pushed to November 2026

The union argues the firings punished legally protected discussions on a private Discord, with Rockstar maintaining they were for leaking confidential information.

Overview

  • IWGB organizers say a legal claim has been submitted seeking reinstatement, lost-pay compensation, and accountability over the dismissals.
  • Former staff and supporters have staged protests outside Take-Two’s London offices and Rockstar North in Edinburgh and plan further actions.
  • Rockstar states the terminations were for distributing or discussing company secrets and denies any link to union activity.
  • IWGB and fired workers say 31 employees in the UK and 3 in Toronto were dismissed after discussing workplace conditions in a private union Discord.
  • Take-Two confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI has been moved to November 2026, citing the need for additional time to achieve the expected level of polish.