What happened
GamesRadar+ reports that according to Aftermath, Rockstar Games developers will be voting on a proposed union agreement around the same time that Grand Theft Auto 6 becomes available for pre-loading on PS5 and Xbox Series X. The vote, which will take place from November 12 to November 26, covers issues such as pay and bonuses, overtime, redundancies, flexible working, and generative AI policies. If the vote passes, Rockstar will officially be unionized, marking a significant step forward for labor efforts in the games industry.
Why it matters for GTA 6 players
The potential unionization of Rockstar Games could have a major impact on the working conditions and benefits of its developers, particularly given the studio's history of crunch and allegations of union busting. The vote coincides with the highly anticipated release of GTA 6, which is expected to be a major commercial success.
What remains unclear
The outcome of the vote and the specific details of the proposed union agreement remain uncertain. Additionally, the exact nature of the working conditions and benefits that the union is seeking to improve is not fully clear from the report.
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