A new Glassdoor review and insider Kiwi Talkz allege that Rockstar India employees are being asked to work overtime without pay on GTA 6, compressing a 6-month project into 2–3 months as the November 2026 release approaches. Kiwi Talkz confirmed the reports, noting this reflects typical work culture in India. A separate anonymous review pleaded with management: 'We are humans too.'
Part 1
As Rockstar Games enters the final stretch of GTA 6 development, a new wave of allegations has surfaced about intense working conditions at the studio. An unverified Glassdoor review — backed by industry insider Kiwi Talkz — suggests that Rockstar India employees are being pressed into crunch mode, working overtime without additional compensation to complete critical development tasks ahead of the November 19, 2026 release date.
Part 2
According to the Glassdoor review, Rockstar Studios India (located in Bengaluru) has allegedly entered a period of crunch, with employees reportedly being asked to complete a 6-month-long project in just 2–3 months. The workload has reportedly become so demanding that staff are required to work overtime without pay — a claim that has sparked widespread concern within the GTA community.
Part 3
The review concluded with an emotional plea to management: '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.'