Overview
- The IWGB says the employees let go on October 30 were union members or were organizing, including involvement in a private union Discord channel.
- Reporting from multiple outlets corroborates the scale of the dismissals, with estimates ranging from roughly 30 to 40 staff in the UK.
- Union leaders have announced plans to pursue legal claims seeking reinstatement and interim relief for affected members.
- IWGB organizers report some dismissed workers relied on company-sponsored visas and workplace healthcare, prompting immediate welfare concerns.
- The dispute surfaces months before Grand Theft Auto VI is slated for a May 2026 release, and Game Developer reports the union represents about 10 percent of Rockstar UK.