Overview
- Between 30 and 40 Rockstar employees were terminated on October 30 across offices in the UK and Canada, according to Bloomberg and union statements.
- IWGB says all affected staff were in a private Discord group discussing organizing and alleges the dismissals were unlawful retaliation.
- Take-Two says the workers were let go for gross misconduct and has not provided specifics or exact numbers.
- The union reports some dismissed employees held company-sponsored visas or had medical conditions tied to workplace health schemes.
- The dispute surfaces as Rockstar’s workplace practices face renewed scrutiny while Grand Theft Auto VI remains scheduled for May 26, 2026.