Rockstar's Battle With Union Over Fired Devs Goes To Court

Rockstar's Battle With Union Over Fired Devs Goes To Court

Near the end of October 2025, Rockstar fired over thirty devs in the United Kingdom and Canada over what it called "gross misconduct." The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain accused Rockstar of union busting for laying off workers who were organizing with the union. Both sides have held firm since the initial accusations, and now the battle has gone to court in the UK.

As reported by Video Games Chronicle, Rockstar and the IWGB went before the court earlier this week, where the latter reasserted its claims of union busting. The IWGB is seeking interim relief for the fired devs, which would require Rockstar to reinstate them while the case is ongoing.

The court case is a significant development in the ongoing dispute between Rockstar and the IWGB. The union has been vocal in its criticism of Rockstar's treatment of its employees, and the company has maintained that the firings were necessary to prevent leaks of sensitive information about its upcoming game, Grand Theft Auto 6.

The IWGB has argued that the firings were a form of retaliation against employees who were organizing with the union, and that Rockstar's actions were designed to intimidate and silence its workers.

The court case is expected to continue in the coming weeks, with both sides presenting their arguments and evidence. The outcome of the case will have significant implications for the video game industry and the rights of workers in the sector.

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