Fired Rockstar Devs Ask Fans to Buy Shirts, Not Boycott GTA 6
Fired Rockstar developers ask fans to buy their merchandise instead of boyc GTA 6, seeking support for legal fight.
The update
Fired Rockstar Games developers are asking fans not to boycott Grand Theft Auto 6 this November, instead urging supporters to buy T-shirts that will help fund their legal battle against the company. The workers claim they were fired in 2025 for their involvement in creating and supporting a workplace union, which Rockstar denies.
Why it matters
This creates a complex moral dilemma for consumers who want to support workers while also engaging with products from companies accused of labor violations. The workers’ approach offers an alternative path for concerned fans to show solidarity without boycotting the game they helped create.
What to watch
The legal battle between Rockstar and the fired workers is set to begin in September, with the IWGB union representing the developers. The outcome could set important precedents for labor rights in the gaming industry. Rockstar maintains the workers were fired for leaking GTA 6 information, not for union activities.
Sources
- kotaku.com — Details about fired developers' request and legal battle
- eurogamer.net — Confirmation of workers' position and Rockstar's response
