8/18/2026 reported

Fired Rockstar Developers Ask Players Not to Boycott GTA 6, Seek Support for Legal Fight

Former Rockstar employees who were dismissed during studio layoffs are urging players not to boycott Grand Theft Auto 6, instead asking for public backing in their ongoing legal battle against the company. The group, which includes credited artists and designers who worked directly on the upcoming title, is seeking fair treatment for developers who helped create the game. Reports differ on whether the workers are requesting general support or specifically fundraising through merchandise sales, such as T-shirts, to finance their case. One report characterizes the dismissals as an alleged anti-union action, while another describes them as part of a broader studio cleanup. The group's final court appearance is scheduled for September.

  • Fired Rockstar developers are publicly opposing a boycott of GTA 6
  • The ex-employees are pursuing legal action against the company following mass layoffs
  • They are asking for public support for their legal cause rather than game punishment
  • Reports disagree on whether fundraising is through general support or specific merchandise sales
  • The workers' final hearing is set for September
  • Members include credited contributors who worked directly on GTA 6

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