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GTA 6 Not Affected by Current Union Strike Over AI Issues
24 days ago
Not a struck game according to SAG-AFTRA.
Next year's Grand Theft Auto 6 won't be impacted by the decision to call a SAG-AFTRA union strike — effective today — over concerns surrounding AI replacing video game performers, like voice actors. Confirming to Kotaku, a spokesperson for the publishers included in negotiations said GTA 6 "is exempt" from the strike. Then, on the official SAG-AFTRA page, it's stated union members can "work on the game and will not be disciplined for doing so".
Given how far out GTA 6 still is — the PS5 release window has been narrowed to Fall 2025 — it's possible Rockstar still requires voice talent to record lines and make alterations, so the fact those actors will remain available during the strike means it won't play a part in any potential delay. There had been murmurs of a 2026 launch if work fell behind, and then pushing it that far back was seen as an emergency option.
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