While excitement builds on the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, Rockstar Games is once again under scrutiny, not because of its upcoming release but because of allegations about its workplace culture. Members of the Rockstar Game Workers Union accused the developer of fostering a culture of excessive overtime and alleged weaponised bonuses to influence employee behaviour, and of gender-based pay inequality.
Speaking to Game Developer, the employees requested anonymity citing retaliation concerns. The allegations were made amid the union's continuing efforts in securing official recognition from Rockstar and Take-Two Interactive.
