Former Rockstar Games employees have staged protests in the UK, challenging their dismissals and demanding reemployment. They assert that their terminations were unjust, denying accusations of leaking confidential information.
Protests Erupt at Rockstar Offices
Today, November 6, saw the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) spearhead protests outside Take-Two House in London and Rockstar’s Edinburgh office. This followed the dismissal of up to 40 employees over alleged leaks of sensitive company information. Protesters expressed their disapproval of Take-Two and Rockstar’s actions through signs and prepared speeches.
Rockstar: tries to bust unions🦹♀️
Us: Hold my controller 🎮🔥🔥
We’re fighting back 💥💥
IWGB organized a protest in front of the @RockstarGames parent company Take-Two Interactive in London todayWe’ll make sure the credits are rolling on their corporate greed ❌️@IWGB_GW pic.twitter.com/y6LFqBNVH7
— IWGB (@IWGBunion) November 6, 2025
Calls for reinstatement and back pay compensation pic.twitter.com/g8zlUFiCno
— GTABase.com (@GTABase) November 6, 2025
Allegations and Union Claims
Reports suggest Rockstar’s decision to fire employees stemmed from alleged “gross misconduct,” not union activity. However, the IWGB argues the firings were a clear case of union suppression. The workers were reportedly involved in a union chat on Discord, motivating their termination according to union representatives.
A recent statement from Take-Two emphasized that action was taken against employees for sharing confidential details in a public forum, firmly denying any connection to unionization efforts. According to the IWGB, only union organizers were present in the private Discord channel alongside Rockstar employees.
A dismissed employee at Rockstar reads a statement: pic.twitter.com/wkIDU28NRJ
— ben (@videotechuk_) November 6, 2025
Employees affected by the dismissals described the experience as “deeply unfair,” claiming a lack of warning or evidence against them. Their discussions, they argue, were aimed at improving workplace conditions, not harming the company.
Support for Rehiring and Future Implications
Ross Greer, a Scottish politician, voiced his support for the workers on social media, urging Rockstar to reinstate them and address their demands for fair pay and conditions. The protests unfold as Rockstar prepares for the anticipated release of GTA 6 next May. Security has been a focal point following past leaks, prompting the company to enforce stricter workplace policies, which have drawn criticism from employees.
The @scottishgreens stand with the dozens of workers sacked by @RockstarGames for exercising their right to organise a union.
Reinstate them now, then get around the table and give your staff the pay and conditions they deserve for making you billions. pic.twitter.com/jENH89QNYg
— Ross Greer (@Ross_Greer) November 6, 2025
The debates over workers’ rights and corporate policies continue, as Rockstar navigates its future amidst these challenges.
Image credit: Ross Greer / Twitter.