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SAG-AFTRA approves 2025 Video Game Agreement, officially concluding its strike


Members of US actors' union SAG-AFTRA have approved the 2025 Video Game Agreement, officially concluding the strike.

"My sincere respect goes out to the entire video game performer community and their allies for their solidarity during the strike which provided the necessary leverage to secure this deal's many essential gains." Chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland also expressed gratitude to Elmaleh, adding: "All of us at SAG-AFTRA would like to extend our deepest appreciation to the video game performers and allies who endured a great deal of sacrifice throughout the 11-month strike. "We are pleased that SAG-AFTRA members have ratified a new Interactive Media Agreement, which delivers historic wage increases, industry-leading AI protections, and enhanced health and safety measures for performers," said Cooling.

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