Controversy surrounds Rockstar: The studio laid off 30-40 staff in UK and Canada studios working on GTA 6, amid unionization efforts. The IWGB union called it "one of the most blatant acts of union busting in gaming history," while Take-Two denied ties, citing "gross misconduct."
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick emphasized no AI in creative development: "There is no creativity that can exist by definition in any AI model, because it is data driven."
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) has been officially delayed to May 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a PC release expected later. This marks a shift from the previously announced Fall 2025 window, as confirmed by Rockstar Games in May 2025. The delay aims to ensure the game's "high quality standards."