Rockstar Games mandates return to office, developers criticize reckless policy change
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Rockstar Games has told employees they must return to the office full-time starting in April, citing security and productivity reasons. This reverses previous flexible work policies.
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Developers at the GTA 6 studio have criticized the decision as "reckless", with the union representing them saying it breaks past promises.
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Employees raised concerns about work-life balance, potential crunch, and lack of consultation before the policy change.
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One developer said working from home had been a "lifeline" for staff that is now being taken away.
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The union said the decision shows Rockstar executives are making choices that are "reckless and harmful" to workers.