Rockstar Bengaluru Worker Alleges Crunch for GTA VI

An anonymous quality assurance analyst at Rockstar Games' Bengaluru studio alleged intense working conditions ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI's November 19, 2026, release in a Glassdoor review posted earlier this month. The employee claimed teams are facing unpaid overtime, with some colleagues working until 3 a.m. after full daytime shifts, and tasks typically requiring five or six months now compressed into two or three months.

The review, first noted by gaming outlets and fan accounts on May 1 and 3, described a hectic schedule over recent weeks that has taken a toll on mental health. "I enjoyed working here in the previous year, but the last few weeks have been a toll on my mental health. Please be lenient on us, we are humans too," the analyst wrote. Complaints to department heads reportedly yielded no relief, leaving staff stressed and burned out.

Rockstar has not publicly responded to the claims. Glassdoor reviews are anonymous and unverified, allowing anyone to post without proof of employment, which has prompted skepticism among some fans and observers. One gaming commentator noted that long hours are common in India's tech sector but expressed plans to meet developers at...