Three Scottish Labour MPs have publicly accused Rockstar Games of obstructing legal proceedings in the bitter dispute over last autumn's firings of around 35 GTA 6 developers. The dismissals, which struck Edinburgh-based staff, followed discussions in an IWGB Game Workers Union Discord channel about internal Slack policy changes. Rockstar cited leaks of confidential GTA 6 information as the cause, but the union and now politicians label it union-busting, with one affected worker deported after losing visa sponsorship.

MPs Chris Murray, Tracy Gilbert, and Dr. Scott Arthur didn't mince words. 'It's extremely disappointing that Rockstar has refused to properly engage with staff, representatives and trade unions throughout this process,' stated Gilbert, representing Edinburgh North and Leith. Murray highlighted varying justifications from Rockstar and the human cost, while Arthur demanded full cooperation. This reignites a saga that drew Prime Minister Keir Starmer's concern in December 2025, prompting a ministerial probe. Interim relief for the workers was denied in January, and the full hearing remains pending.

Rockstar has maintained the firings were for gross misconduct involving specific game feature leaks on a public forum, distancing them from union activity. Yet the IWGB accuses the studio of dodging disclosure requests and appeals. Reddit threads and gaming forums show a divided community—some decry corporate overreach, others question the devs' discretion. As the legal wrangling drags into its eighth month, Rockstar's silence on the MPs' latest salvo only fuels the narrative of evasion.

The pattern here is familiar: a gaming giant flexes its leverage, leaving workers in limbo while Parliament watches. Expect more scrutiny as the full tribunal approaches.