Overview
- Reports say 30 to 40 employees were terminated on October 30 across Rockstar’s UK and Canada offices.
- According to the IWGB, all affected staff were in a private union Discord channel, with some already members and others organizing, and the union says some dismissed workers held company-sponsored visas or relied on workplace healthcare.
- Take-Two, Rockstar’s parent, says a small number of individuals were let go for gross misconduct and denies any link to union activity, while providing no details on the allegations.
- The IWGB says it will file legal claims seeking reinstatement and interim relief for the dismissed members in the relevant jurisdictions.
- The dispute follows tension over return-to-office rules, with Grand Theft Auto VI still scheduled to launch on May 26, 2026.