Rockstar Games has denied the claims about the recent layoffs Grand Theft Auto 6 developer, states that the shootings were due to leaks. The statement contradicts what GTA 6 the developers themselves have claimed.
While gamers are still eagerly awaiting the launch of the Grand Theft Auto 6there have been some issues and controversies recently surrounding the game and its developers. A new rumor has indicated that Grand Theft Auto 6 could be delayed yet again, and by the end of October, 30 to 40 developers were left when they were fired from their positions at the company.
Grand Theft Auto 6 developer explains recent shootings
In the past, the former Rockstar Games developers and their representatives claimed they were fired for joining a union, trying to unionize, and/or belonging to a union Discord group. However, Rockstar Games has now shared its own official statement with Bloomberg, claiming that the decision had nothing to do with members of the company's union. Instead, the Rockstar Games representative said they had found that selected individuals “distributed and discussed confidential information in a public forum,” which is against Rockstar Games policy. Given earlier GTA 6 leaks, Rockstar has likely tried to crack down on further incidents.
While Rockstar has now added further details to its previous allegations of “gross misconduct” on the part of the fired employees, the fired staff are not taking the move lightly. On November 3 and 4, some of the former employees were seen protesting outside the Rockstar North building in Scotland. Another protest is planned for November 6, supported by the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain. The former staff still maintain their allegations of union-busting, and the IWGB has stated that the protests are being held as a means of demanding the reinstatement of the employees.
So far, it remains to be seen what the future looks like for these employees. Neither side has provided solid evidence to the public backing up the disparate allegations, leaving some fans wondering which claim is the correct one of the two. While it seems unlikely that any protests will have a significant impact on the overall development or release date of GTA 6it's not the first time in recent history that the Rockstar North studio has run into trouble at its gates. In October, Rockstar employees were harassed on their way to and from work by a content creator who demanded to know when the third GTA 6 trailer would be launched.
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May 26, 2026
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Rating pending – likely adult 17+
