Dispute Over Reasons for Dismissals
Rockstar states it was unaware of the employees' union involvement when it acted and insists the firings resulted from comments about GTA 6 features, development progress, launch timelines, and internal IT security. The company argues that any public disclosure of those comments would have generated major coverage and could have influenced Take-Two's share price, which dropped sharply after the official delay announcement.
Security Practices to Safeguard Development
The filing compares protection of GTA 6 information to safeguarding proprietary formulas at major corporations and describes a security approach modeled on financial institutions. All visitors sign NDAs, contractors are escorted, remote work is limited, external storage devices are prohibited, and personal devices cannot connect to company systems. Photography is banned, and staff are instructed not to share details even with family. Privacy film was installed on office windows after drones attempted to photograph through them.
“Guarding the secrets of the unique gameplay and design are akin to Apple protecting the iPhone or Coke protecting its formula”
Pattern of Leaks and External Pressure
Rockstar notes repeated prior incidents, including a 2022 phishing attack that exposed unfinished footage and recent dismissals in the UK, US, and India tied to information disclosures. The company also cites fan monitoring of office activity such as coffee runs and pizza deliveries, plus social-media speculation that amplified minor employee posts into global rumors.