Rockstar Games Faces Legal Battle Over Layoffs Ahead of GTA 6 Release

High tension at Rockstar Games. If you were hoping for a smooth ride leading up to GTA 6's November 19, 2026 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series, think again. Behind the scenes, the studio is caught in a legal storm following massive layoffs carried out right before the big release. The core issue? Heavy accusations of union busting. Former staff claim the developer pushed people out to stifle organized labor efforts inside the studio. It's a messy corporate conflict clouding the final stretch for the most anticipated game of the decade. Rockstar isn't backing down without a fight. The company fired back, stating it plans to 'vigorously defend' itself against all claims in court. We will see if this court drama ends up affecting the home stretch before our trip back to Vice City.