'We were sacked from Rockstar North for trying to unionise'
Former staff at the Grand Theft Auto creator are seeking an employment tribunal over alleged "union-busting".
www.bbc.comHere’s the latest about Rockstar North based on the most recent public reporting.
- Rockstar North (Edinburgh) confirmed it remained open and operational after an incident involving a boiler in January 2026, with emergency responders assessing the site and no injuries reported. This followed initial reports of a boiler-room issue and a fire service visit to the studio.[1][2]
- The company emphasized that the studio was fully functional and continuing work on Grand Theft Auto 6, which was still a top priority for the team during that period.[2][1]
- Separately, there has been ongoing controversy regarding worker dismissals tied to union activities, including allegations of union-busting; UK media and labor groups reported on the union-related disputes and related tribunal actions, though Rockstar North publicly denied that dismissals were tied to union membership. These developments were being covered around late 2024 to 2025 and continued to surface in early 2026 reporting.[5][9]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current articles from major outlets (e.g., GamesIndustry.biz, BBC Scotland, VGChartz) and summarize any new official statements from Rockstar/Take-Two and any fresh labor actions or updates on GTA 6 production timelines.