GTA 6 staff accuse Rockstar of growing gender pay gap, no bonus transparency and normalizing crunch

GTA 6 staff have raised concerns over workplace practices at Rockstar Games, alleging a growing gender pay gap, a lack of transparency around bonus structures, and a culture that normalizes extended work hours, commonly referred to as “crunch.” According to the report, these issues were highlighted internally by employees, though Rockstar has not publicly commented on the claims. The allegations come amid ongoing scrutiny of labor practices in the video game industry, with developers increasingly advocating for better working conditions. For players anticipating the November 19, 2026, release, these reports underscore the challenges behind large-scale game development and the potential impact on project timelines or team dynamics during the final production phases.