A TikToker Just Flew to Scotland to Ambush Grand Theft Auto 6 Developers at Night

In the video, the creator can be heard saying he flew to Scotland because he was "sick and tired of waiting for answers." He then proceeds to approach multiple employees, asking pointed questions like "when's the delay?" and "where's the next trailer?" The footage shows employees visibly startled and uncomfortable, quickly walking away without responding. One employee in particular appeared genuinely frightened when approached from behind in the darkness.

The TikToker defended his actions by claiming he was "just a journalist asking questions," but real journalists understand professional boundaries and don't ambush people outside their workplaces at night. These developers don't deserve to be treated this way - they are just trying to do their jobs and go home after what was likely a long day of work.

Besides, what was he thinking? Gaming industry employees are under strict NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) and cannot share information about upcoming releases, even if they wanted to. By putting them in this position, the content creator was potentially putting their careers at risk.

Game developers already face significant challenges, from demanding deadlines to return-to-office mandates and online harassment. The last thing they need is to worry about being confronted in person outside their workplace. This behavior also undermines the hard work Rockstar has done to improve its workplace culture. The company has made significant strides to provide better work-life balance for its employees, moving away from the notorious "crunch" periods.

With that said, the real consequence of this incident is likely increased security measures and even less direct communication from the already secretive studio. When trust is broken in this way, everyone loses.

GTA 6, the video game industry's first AAAAA game, is currently in development for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. It's set to release on May 26, 2026.