SAG-AFTRA Deal Ends Game Industry Strike | Variety
- A tentative agreement has been reached between SAG-AFTRA and several major video game companies, potentially bringing an end to the months-long video game actors' strike.
- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has been in negotiations with these companies to improve conditions for video game voice actors and performers.
- The tentative agreement now heads to SAG-AFTRA members for a ratification vote.
The video game actors’ strike could be over. SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative agreement with major players in the video game industry, including Activision, EA, Epic Games, and Take-Two. This Interactive Media Contract deal signals a potential end to the months-long labor dispute, a move that follows negotiations aimed at improving conditions for video game voice actors and performers. The agreement’s specifics, including details on pay and working conditions, are expected soon, pending member ratification. News Directory 3 recognizes the implications of these significant developments. What’s in store for the industry? Discover what’s next.
SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Deal, Ending Video Game Actor Strike
Updated June 10, 2025
A tentative agreement has been reached between SAG-AFTRA and several major video game companies, potentially bringing an end to the months-long video game actors’ strike. The Interactive Media Contract deal involves companies such as Activision,Electronic Arts (EA),Epic Games,and Take-Two Interactive.
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has been in negotiations with these companies to improve conditions for video game voice actors and performers. Details of the agreement are expected to be released following ratification.
What’s next
The tentative agreement now heads to SAG-AFTRA members for a ratification vote. If approved, the deal will mark a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to improve working conditions within the video game industry.