A UK employment tribunal has denied a request for interim pay relief to over 30 former Rockstar Games employees who were dismissed in October 2025. The employees, primarily based in the UK, were seeking financial support while they await a full hearing regarding their dismissals. The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) is supporting these workers, accusing Rockstar of "union-busting" due to alleged discussions about unionization in a private Discord server. Rockstar Games, the developer behind the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, has maintained that the employees were fired for violating confidentiality policies by leaking sensitive information about unannounced titles and game features, including GTA 6, through the Discord channel. Judge Frances Eccles, presiding over the Glasgow Employment Tribunal, ruled against granting interim relief, stating that it was not deemed "likely" that the tribunal would find union membership as the principal reason for dismissal, which is a stringent requirement for such relief. However, this preliminary ruling does not predetermine the outcome of the full unfair dismissal case, which is expected to proceed. Adding another layer to the controversy, court proceedings have inadvertently confirmed the authenticity of several previously doubted GTA 6 leaks. Details regarding gameplay mechanics, story elements, characters, and even online features have surfaced through documents and discussions during the legal battle, much to the excitement of fans. Rockstar has acknowledged dismissing employees in the UK, US, and India for leaking GTA 6 information. The ongoing legal dispute has drawn significant attention, including comments from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who called the firings "deeply concerning." The case highlights critical issues surrounding worker rights, unionization efforts, corporate transparency, and intellectual property protection within the global video game industry.