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Report: Rockstar fired staff after Slack policy changes prompted discussion in external Discord

Workers say no confidential information was shared; union accuses company of "trying to govern by fear"

A new report claims that Grand Theft Auto giant Rockstar’s recent dismissal of 34 staff for "gross misconduct" was triggered by external discussion of the studio's Slack policies.

That's according to People Make Games, which has published a new video claiming that staff were let go after talking about changes to the company's Slack rules in an invite-only Discord server. This closed forum was created in 2022 for Rockstar members who were showing an interest in unionisation, and contained reps from the Independent Workers of Great Britain (IWGB) union. Discussion between reps and union members took place in secure channels, but there was a general channel used by unionised and non-unionised employees.

Discord Messages Reviewed By Rockstar Games Before Firing Union Members Have Reportedly Been Revealed

Discord messages Rockstar Games management reviewed before firing union members have reportedly been revealed.

A new investigation from People Make Games (PMG) has shed light on the controversial firing of 34 employees at Rockstar Games, terminations the studio management described as “gross misconduct,” but which the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) referred to as a clear case of union busting. Screenshots shared from the union Discord server with PMG by an active Rockstar Games employee appear to show what the company considered key evidence.

The Discord server in question had existed since 2022 and included over 300 verified Rockstar Games employees, as well as IWGB organizers. New joiners interested in unionization were invited into a general channel, while paying members participated in more focused organizational work behind additional access gates. According to PMG’s source, clear rules existed within the server, and no confidential game information was ever shared. Instead, workers discussed pay, bonuses, working conditions, and industry-wide layoffs, topics legally protected under the Equality Act 2010.

Leaked Discord Chats Spark Allegations Of Mass Layoffs Linked To GTA Team

The Grand Theft Auto franchise has been thrust into fresh controversy after leaked Discord messages surfaced online, suggesting that a wave of employee terminations had taken place at a studio linked to the development ecosystem behind the iconic series. The leaked chats, which spread rapidly across social media platforms, triggered intense speculation, concern among fans, and renewed scrutiny over working conditions within the gaming industry.

According to reports, the leaked messages appeared to show internal discussions referencing large-scale staff cuts. Although the authenticity and context of the messages remain unclear, their circulation was enough to ignite a heated public reaction. Gamers and industry watchers quickly began questioning whether the alleged dismissals could affect progress on future titles, particularly at a time when anticipation surrounding the next instalment in the GTA franchise remains exceptionally high.

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