Tribunal over Rockstar's dismissal of 34 staff begins in Glasgow
The tribunal over 34 fired Rockstar staff began in Glasgow, Game Developer reported. Rockstar says they shared confidential information.
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The tribunal over 34 fired Rockstar staff began in Glasgow, Game Developer reported. Rockstar says they shared confidential information.
A UK employment judge turned down interim pay for Rockstar staff dismissed in late 2025, outlets reported. The full claim is still to be heard.
At Prime Minister's Questions, Keir Starmer said ministers would look into Rockstar's dismissals. Rockstar says union activity played no part.
Dan Houser told IGN that GTA VI's story and characters are not his work, but said he expects the game to be great. Rockstar has not commented.
Kotaku reported that GTA VI was exempt from the SAG-AFTRA video game strike that began on July 26, 2024, so union performers could keep working on it.
Bloomberg reported that Rockstar told staff to work from the office five days a week from April 2024, citing productivity and security.
Kotaku reported in July 2022 that Rockstar had set aside GTA IV and Red Dead Redemption remasters to put its resources into the next Grand Theft Auto.