Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed twice by Rockstar Games in 2025, shifting from a fall launch to November 2026 amid accusations of union busting after firing more than two dozen employees over leaked information. The controversy has triggered protests and calls for a UK government investigation.
Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), the highly anticipated open-world sequel, saw its first delay in spring 2025 from a hoped-for fall release to May 2026, followed by Rockstar's release of a second trailer. A second postponement in late 2025 pushed the date to November 2026, fueling fan frustration amid high expectations from the franchise's past successes.
Parallel to these setbacks, Rockstar fired over two dozen employees, claiming they shared confidential GTA 6 details on Discord. The workers, supported by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain, dispute the allegations and held protests outside company offices. The dispute drew sharp criticism from the UK Prime Minister, who called for an official probe into working conditions.
With no resolution in sight, the labor issues continue to shadow GTA 6's extended timeline, highlighting broader challenges in the gaming industry as the title nears its revised launch.
