Rockstar Games has recently faced controversy after firing 34 employees due to discussions held on a private Discord server intended for staff and union members. Allegations of union-busting have arisen following these dismissals, leading to a legal claim by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB). Employees were discussing changes to internal Slack policies, which led to the firings amid claims that Rockstar is attempting to stifle communication among workers. The issues at hand centered around the removal of non-work-related channels on Slack, which sparked dissatisfaction among staff and prompted discussions on the Discord platform protected under the Equality Act of 2010.

The mass firings at Rockstar Games were primarily linked to the discussion of internal company policies on a private Discord server. Employees shared concerns about changes made to Slack, including the removal of channels for non-work topics, which prompted the company to label their actions as "gross misconduct."

Rockstar Games is widely known for its blockbuster title Grand Theft Auto VI, which has garnered immense attention from gamers and the industry alike. The studio has a history of controversy related to employee treatment and workplace culture, making these recent events particularly notable as they shine a light on ongoing labor issues in the gaming industry.