Rockstar Games is facing a lawsuit in Scotland after reportedly firing over 30 employees. The terminations are linked to alleged GTA 6 leaks in a private union Discord chat, according to a report by People Make Games. Court documents from the wrongful termination case confirm the details.
The leaked information, described as “top secret,” was relatively minor. It revealed that the online mode of GTA 6 would support at least 32 players. This is similar to Grand Theft Auto V, which had a 30-player limit plus two spectators.
Court papers showed that Rockstar’s lawyer refused to read the messages aloud in court, citing their sensitive nature. Instead, the judge reviewed the messages privately. The leaks came from QA testers and focused on work logistics rather than actual gameplay secrets.
One message mentioned that “at least 43 employees” from the Edinburgh QA team were required for stress tests. Another message confirmed a test with 32 players. A third message complained about limited time off, despite the large team.
The firings have sparked debate because the messages were shared in a private union Discord server. This raises questions about employees’ rights to discuss work conditions versus obligations under non-disclosure agreements.
While the 32-player count is not a huge leap from GTA V, experts note that the simulation in GTA 6 may be more complex. This could make the player count more significant technically than it appears on paper.
The controversy has fueled discussions online about GTA 6 leaks and the handling of employee rights. Fans and industry watchers are closely monitoring the case for updates. Rockstar Games has not publicly commented on the specifics of the ongoing tribunal.
The lawsuit highlights tensions between game developers, employee unions, and confidentiality rules. It also shows how even small leaks in high-profile games like GTA 6 can lead to major legal and public relations issues.
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