According to a Game Developer report, three current Rockstar Games employees in the UK have come forward with serious allegations about the company's internal practices, months ahead of GTA 6's launch. The anonymous testimonies claim the studio maintains below-market salaries and promises compensation through bonuses tied to the game's performance, with little transparency about calculation methods or payment timelines.
The workers state that crunch is baked into employment contracts, forcing staff to explicitly opt out of extended work hours. One described how up to a fifth of salary can be withheld without clear justification. The allegations also highlight a widening gender-based pay gap within the studio, which the company has not adequately addressed.
These accusations build on ongoing legal disputes in the UK, where Rockstar faces claims of union busting following staff layoffs in 2025. Employees continue pushing for official union recognition. The reports emerge during the critical development phase leading into GTA 6's November release window.
