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Rockstar Games Employees Return to Office for Final Push on GTA 6

Rockstar's move to in-office work is expected to improve collaboration and efficiency while also protecting sensitive data regarding GTA 6.


Rockstar Games asked developers to return to office five days a week in February.
Rockstar Games asked developers to return to office five days a week in February.

With each passing day, Grand Theft Auto 6 edges closer to completion, which might explain Rockstar Games‘ decision to bring its development team back to the office full-time.

Employees resumed working in offices on April 15 (as confirmed by X user @videotechuk_) in a transition that has apparently proven unpopular.

While fans are mostly looking forward to any information pertaining to the release of GTA 6, Rockstar’s employees have expressed discontent with the discontinuation of remote work arrangements. Statements from the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain suggest that staff were not adequately consulted regarding this decision.

However, Rockstar’s motivation behind this change seems to be rooted in practical considerations. By bringing developers back to the studio, the developer likely hopes to improve collaboration, communication, and overall efficiency as the development of GTA 6 hits the final stages.

The increased security measures could also help protect sensitive information and prevent leaks, much like what happened in the case of the first trailer.

Interestingly, the security implications of the decision had previously sparked debate among Rockstar employees. While some acknowledged the potential benefits of increased physical security and reduced leaks, others argued that in-office work is not a foolproof solution.

Fans are hoping Rockstar Games will drop the second GTA 6 trailer by the fall.
Fans are hoping Rockstar Games will drop the second GTA 6 trailer by the fall.

Rockstar likely understands that it must strike a balance, one that prioritizes the needs of its workforce while also ensuring the successful completion of a project as monumental as GTA 6. While all eyes are on the release of the highly anticipated game, the gaming community will also be observing how Rockstar treats its employees.

Despite these internal tensions, the return to the office serves as a positive beacon for many GTA fans. If it helps accelerate progress and leads to the timely release of GTA 6, the move will have served its purpose. The only concern would be if this comes at the expense of employee satisfaction and health.

GTA 6 is (still) scheduled to be released in 2025 for PlayStation and Xbox Series X/S.

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PixelPerfect

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I thought they already been doing this? I mean who the heck is still working from home because of Covid at this point? It was declared to be low risk at the end of 2022. We are in 2024 now lol

Either way, I am sure some people weren't happy about having to go back.

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PlanetaryPenguin34

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Getting close man. I been waiting for a new GTA for like 6 years now. I am ready. I have had fun with GTA 5 but I need something new and fresh. I hope we see a new trailer drop in the near future too.

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First thing that popped into my head and now I want the song in the game lol

This is good news either way. This means they can do a final secure push to the finish line without risks of leaks.

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I feel like we are almost at a point where we can expect it to drop in 2025 without a delay but I am still not 100% convinced. We will see where they are at the end of the year.

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I thought so too but maybe I was reading something else? I have no clue. I just assumed everyone had gone back into work since the end of 2022. Guess they wanted to wait an extra year or more likely, they were having trouble getting people to come back lol

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raspberryrebel

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About time. Wasn't too long ago there was a report that they were struggling to get people to come back. Bet they had to give out pay raises lol

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PixelPerfect

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Yeah lol I saw people complaining on X and supposedly they worked for Rockstar. Some were worried about Covid still. I am guessing they are under contract to not publicly say stuff like this so they were probably fake posts. Still funny though.

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