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GTA 6 Studio accused of ‘Normalized’ Crunch and Pay Gaps
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize As anticipation builds for the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, Rockstar Games is facing renewed scrutiny regarding its workplace culture.
- Persistent Crunch and ‘Working Time Regulation’ Opt-Outs
- Three anonymous union members revealed that while certain departments avoid excessive hours, key teams linked directly to GTA 6 “never seem to come out of” crunch cycles.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize As anticipation builds for the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, Rockstar Games is facing renewed scrutiny regarding its workplace culture. Anonymous members of the Rockstar Game Workers Union have come forward with serious claims, alleging that systemic workplace issues persist at the studio despite past promises of reform.
According to an investigation originally reported by Game Developer, employees accuse the studio of normalizing “crunch” (forced overtime), obscuring how annual performance bonuses are calculated, and allowing gender pay disparities to widen.
Persistent Crunch and ‘Working Time Regulation’ Opt-Outs
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