Rockstar has once more denied that employees were terminated due to unionizing efforts, asserting instead that these individuals "distributed confidential information in a public forum"

Rockstar Games revealed that the employment of several employees was terminated due to "gross misconduct," involving the sharing and discussion of confidential details in a public setting, violating company rules and legal commitments.

The dismissals, which involved 31 individuals, reportedly stemmed from external discussions on Rockstar's Slack policies. These conversations took place on a private Discord server established in 2022, meant for employees interested in forming a union, which included representatives from the Independent Workers of Great Britain (IWGB) union. Secure communication occurred in designated channels, but a general channel was utilized by employees, both union and non-union members.

In a fresh statement to IGN, Rockstar stated that actions were taken against a small group for disseminating confidential information about upcoming and unreleased game features in public forums. The company denied any links between the dismissals and union activities.

MP Chris Murray, representing the constituency of Rockstar North, addressed the issue in Parliament, receiving feedback from the UK Prime Minister. He, alongside Edinburgh MPs Tracy Gilbert and Scott Arthur, visited Rockstar North's offices to discuss the matter. Initially, the meeting was at risk of cancellation as the MPs refused to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) demanded by Rockstar, but this requirement was eventually dropped.

Murray expressed concerns over how the dismissals were handled, doubting whether UK employment laws were thoroughly considered and lacking clarity on the actions justifying the terminations.

Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, maintained their previous remarks without offering new insights. The IWGB union accused Rockstar of union-busting and has initiated legal proceedings for wrongful dismissal. A group of over 200 Rockstar North employees signed a petition advocating for the reinstatement of their former colleagues, and demonstrations have occurred in London and Edinburgh.