GTA 6 Faces New Trouble as UK Govt Probes Rockstar Developer Firings

The increase in discussions surrounding the future release of Grand Theft Auto 6 has seen a new twist as the UK government steps in — what got the developers fired to begin with has got the UK government concerned.

Backfiring "Leak" Allegations from Rockstar

Many panned Rockstar for prematurely accusing 30+ developers working on GTA 6 of leaking company secrets considering there has been poor information about GTA 6 to leak in the first place.

After a few days, members of the press published a detailed explanation:

After having the staff KICK AROUND the possibility of Starting a Worker’s Union on Discord — in all honesty, there had been no leaks of any confidential material.

This story has garnered some ire, with charged allegations of union busting and the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) intervening into this affair.

UK Prime Minister Describes the Entire Situation as "Deeply Concerning"

The affected employees were located in Edinburgh, Dundee, Lincoln, and Toronto. The actions undertaken by Rockstar were so disturbing, that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer felt the need to express grave concern to the ghastly matter arising from the same development houses.

While pressed in the parliament, Scottish Labour MP Chris Murray had a question for the PM:

"Rockstar just laid off 31 staff, apparently with no evidence or union representation. The IWGB are accusing them of union-busting. Does Prime Minister not believe all of their people have the right to join a union?"

Prime Minister Starmer, in no uncertain terms, asserted:

"Every worker has the right to join a trade union. We're determined to strengthen workers' rights and make sure no one overlooks unacceptable consequences for being part of a union."

He concluded by stating that an inquiry was in order concerning the current layoffs at Rockstar Games.

What Does This Mean For GTA 6

This turmoil could not have hit at a worse time for Rockstar.

• The original delay from May to November alone cost the organization over $60 million in development expenses.
• This new government inquiry that may trigger additional delays will cost more and make putting the schedule with regard to vehicle manufacturing even more difficult.

Some factions have gone so far as to suggest the possibility of Grand Theft Auto 6 meting its grave. But developmental resources were sharply refuting these claims.

When Is The Grand Theft Auto 6 Game Being Released In The Market?

Mesmerizingly, Rockstar is sticking to its guns: November 2026 was decided as the date for the release of Grand Theft Auto 6.

Many anxious gamers and fans eagerly watch how Rockstar stands amid legal, financial, and potential public relations disasters while wrapping up one of the biggest surprises for a game of the decade.