Rockstar workers push for formal union recognition as GTA 6 release looms

After 2025 layoffs at Rockstar raised concerns about union busting, GTA 6 developers are seeking official recognition for a union called Rockstar Game Workers Union under IWGB. The Guardian reports current employees are coordinating with IWGB to secure recognition before GTA 6’s November release, with a potential strike if voluntary recognition is ignored. If successful, Rockstar would become only the second UK game studio with a recognized union after ZA/UM. Ex-employee Jordan Garland and IWGB president Alex Marshall emphasized giving workers a voice, while pre-orders for GTA 6 reportedly push the title past 3 billion dollars.