In Brief
- Rockstar Games developers have revealed that they have completed between 30% and 40% of “GTA 6,” now calling it their most challenging and compelling cinematic narrative yet.
- Employees have organized a petition on Discord, aiming to prompt a strike action at Rockstar, coordinated through the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB).
- Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive‘s spokesperson declined to provide detailed comments, citing “legal reasons and ongoing policy.”
A High-Stakes Development
Development insights regarding the latest installment in the Grand Theft Auto series, popularly known as GTA 6, has provided clarity on its progress: the team at Rockstar has completed around 30% to 40% of the game. This was unearthed amidst discussions of challenging conditions faced by the development team. The upcoming title is expected to push forward with what has been described as Rockstar’s most compelling and challenging cinematic story in gaming history.
Labor Strife Amidst Production
Prompted by what they describe as rigorously demanding work conditions, a group of Rockstar employees have begun organizing toward potential strike action. This initiative, mediated by the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB), appears to be gaining traction, with many employees participating in discussions over a private Discord server. The union’s president, Alex Marshall, commented on the situation, highlighting its gravity: “Rockstar only makes progress when the workers, who make those games possible, fight back.”
Corporate Communication and Response
Alan Lewis, Vice President of Global Corporate Communications at Take-Two Interactive, responded minimally on the subject. In an interview, he mentioned that they could not elaborate on employee relations and the game’s developmental stage due to “sensible ongoing regulations and another context.” The labor issues as reported mainly involve workers in the UK and Canada and are recognized to be escalating as the GTA 6 production team pushes towards preliminary versions suitable for PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S platforms.
Forward Movement
While the development and labor challenges continue to unfold, Rockstar Games remains focused on delivering a highly anticipated gaming experience with GTA 6. The unfolding narrative touches not only on digital entertainment but equally on real-world issues of labor and corporate responsibility in game development.
