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MMO Business Roundup: GTA 6’s union meeting, EA’s Saudi sale, and Steam’s wishlist updates
Rockstar Games' union reported a positive first meeting with management regarding negotiations for worker protections like no crunch and pay transparency. Separately, the European Union Commission cleared Electronic Arts' $55 billion sale to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, making the deal more likely to finalize. Steam has also updated its wishlist functionality to include categories and improved search.
After claiming GTA 6 devs have crunch "built into" their contracts, union says "first meeting with Rockstar management" was "a step in the right direction"
The Rockstar Games Workers Union has had its first meeting with Rockstar management following its bid for recognition, calling it a step in the right direction. The union aims to negotiate terms including no crunch, paid overtime, pay transparency, flexible working, no layoffs, and protection against AI job replacement. Rockstar has requested negotiations before agreeing to voluntary recognition, and the union is working to define the bargaining unit.
Rockstar accused of ignoring pay inequity, mandating crunch, and weaponizing bonuses
Multiple Rockstar Games developers, speaking anonymously through the Rockstar Game Workers Union, have accused the company of failing to address gender-based pay inequity, mandating crunch, and using bonuses to manipulate employees. The developers claim that compensation is inconsistent and often falls below market rates, with initiatives to address pay gaps being scrapped. The union is seeking voluntary recognition and has highlighted that crunch is normalized through UK worker contracts, with employees opting out of regulations.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Studio Accused of Encouraging Crunch, Ignoring Pay Inequity – Rumor
Members of the Rockstar Game Workers Union have accused Rockstar Games of encouraging crunch, ignoring pay inequity, and withholding bonuses. The union also highlighted a lack of transparency in pay structures and career progression. Employees have been informed they can opt out of the UK's Working Time Regulations, which Rockstar Games has incorporated into employment contracts to facilitate overtime.
GTA 6 developers at Rockstar Games pushing to pursue official union recognition following 2025 sackings: "The union is now stronger than ever"
Employees at Rockstar Games are actively working with the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain to secure union recognition before the November release of Grand Theft Auto 6. This follows previous efforts to establish the Rockstar Game Workers Union and a ruling against the company's request to remove blacklisting claims from a legal process. The union hopes for voluntary recognition but is prepared to consider a strike if necessary.
Grand Theft Auto developers seek union recognition at Rockstar
UK-based employees at Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar Games have requested voluntary union recognition under the Rockstar Game Workers Union, affiliated with the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain. The union aims to negotiate on issues such as pay transparency, flexible working, and crunch. This follows accusations that Rockstar fired 31 employees in retaliation for union activity, which the company denies.
