Rockstar Reveals Extreme Security Measures and Drone Deterrents Amid Employment Tribunal Over GTA 6 Leaks
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Rockstar Games defended its firing of 34 developers during an employment tribunal, detailing intense security measures like window privacy films and drone countermeasures used to protect GTA 6 development.
Rockstar Games has outlined the extreme security protocols protecting the development of Grand Theft Auto 6 during its opening statements at a Glasgow employment tribunal. The studio defended its decision to fire 34 employees in the UK and Canada, insisting the dismissals were due to confidential information sharing on Discord rather than union activity. Rockstar detailed a security posture comparable to a Wall Street bank, citing banned external storage devices, restricted remote work, and even the installation of privacy films on its office windows after outsiders used drones to peer through glass. The ongoing legal battle highlights the immense pressure surrounding what is projected to be the largest entertainment launch in history.
The Independent Workers of Great Britain union argues that the terminated staff were unlawfully targeted and denied a disciplinary process or right of appeal. Former employees maintain they were punished for discussing working conditions, noting the severe personal and professional toll of being removed from a project they spent years building. Despite the ongoing tribunal, negotiations continue between Rockstar and the union regarding formal recognition for better pay transparency, flexible work, and protections against crunch. As the gaming community eagerly anticipates the next chapter of the franchise, the case sheds light on the heavy operational burdens and high-stakes corporate secrecy defining modern AAA game development.
Tags: GTA 6, Rockstar Games, Industry News, Game Development
Original article: IGN South Africa