Rockstar accused of ignoring pay inequity, mandating crunch, and weaponizing bonuses
Multiple current Rockstar employees and union members based in the UK claim the Grand Theft Auto maker is failing its workforce.
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Published: 1 July 2026
Source: Game Developer (AI)
Category: News
Topics: Jobs & economy · Military & security
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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