FAQ: GTA 6 Devs Under Alleged Crunch as Kiwi Talkz Confirms Rockstar India Overtime Reports

What are the specific allegations against Rockstar India?

A Glassdoor review and insider Kiwi Talkz allege that Rockstar India employees in Bengaluru are being asked to work overtime without pay to complete a 6-month project in just 2–3 months as GTA 6 approaches its November 2026 release. The anonymous review included a plea: 'Please be lenient on us, we are humans too.'

Who is Kiwi Talkz and why does their confirmation matter?

Kiwi Talkz is an industry insider who previously reported that GTA 6 is the most expensive game ever made. They confirmed the Rockstar India crunch reports, noting that such working conditions reflect typical Indian workplace culture rather than unusual crunch — 'What you call crunch is just normal day-to-day work in India.'

Has Rockstar officially responded to these allegations?

Rockstar Games has not officially commented on the specific Glassdoor allegations. The reports remain unverified, and Rockstar has maintained its commitment to delivering GTA 6 on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Is this the first time Rockstar has faced crunch allegations?

No. Rockstar has faced repeated criticism over crunch culture tied to major releases, including the development of Red Dead Redemption 2, where reports of 100-hour workweeks surfaced. The company has historically maintained that its developers are passionate about their work.

When does GTA 6 launch?

GTA 6 is scheduled for November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. A PC version will follow at a later date, consistent with Rockstar's traditional console-first release strategy.