GTA 6 Faces Delay Threat as 2,500 Video Game Artists Go on Strike

 Thousands of Video Game Artists Go on Strike as GTA 6 Faces Delay Threat

A strike of gigantic proportions has just been announced in the gaming world, where some 2,500 video game artists are going to strike over increasing uses of artificial intelligence and low wages. Could this affect even the biggest firms of the industry?

A Game-Changer for the Gaming World

Another shock is in store for the already slowing pace of the gaming world. The declaration of a strike has been announced by more than 2,500 artists across the U.S. The voice actors, actors stunt coordinators, singers, dancers, and other artists are going on an indefinite work stoppage.

Officially, the main reason for this strike is artificial intelligence. The striking artists believe that AI technology makes it far too easy for others to replicate voices, faces, and other characteristics. The major gaming companies expressed a desire to negotiate with the artists, but so far, they haven't been able to convince them to go back to work.

Big Names in the Gaming Industry Affected

It's reported that even the biggest names in the gaming industry will be affected. Activision and Electronic Arts—in addition to Insomniac Games, Take-Two Productions, WB Games, and Disney Character Voices—will have employees who will participate in the strike. In fact, it is going to have direct implications for the development of major triple-A games from these giants.

Artists are striking for better wages on the basis of an inflationary environment; they also want measures against AI and its effects. How this situation will resolve itself is not very obvious at this point in time. We will keep you updated with any new developments on this matter.