A content creator, backonboulevard, grew frustrated waiting for updates on Grand Theft Auto 6 and decided to travel to Scotland to confront developers directly, demanding answers. This bold approach has incited a wave of criticism within the GTA 6 community, marking yet another instance of harassment faced by developers over their ongoing projects.

GTA 6 Developer Harassment

GTA 6 fans have been eagerly awaiting news for years, particularly with recent rumors of possible delays. Many are expressing that the content creator’s aggressive tactics are unjustified and uncalled for.

Content Creator Confronts GTA 6 Developers on the Street

Backonboulevard took the initiative to fly to Scotland and visit the Rockstar North studio, professing he was “sick and tired of waiting for answers.” While some footage of his endeavor appears harmless, recording from a distance, the more concerning aspect was his choice to harass developers as they left the studio.

In the recorded instances, one developer tried to avoid interaction, saying he had no information, while another appeared startled when backonboulevard pressed him about the game’s delay. This tactic has led to varied reactions, with some supporting his action, but many deeming it harassment, especially considering that developers cannot openly discuss their work during development.

The backlash against such confrontations stems from recent high-profile cases where game developers have been threatened or harassed by fans, igniting discussions about the pressures and dangers they face. Studios like Bungie, Insomniac, and Capcom have previously dealt with serious threats directed at their teams, underlining the troubling trend of toxic fan behavior in the gaming industry.