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GTA 6 leaks
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The gist
Hacker CyberLeek leaked GTA 6 gameplay clips, prompting Take-Two to subpoena Microsoft and Discord.
The leaks may spoil the game's story and complicate Rockstar's Netflix reveal.
Background
GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated games, with a Netflix extended look scheduled for Aug 27. An anonymous hacker group CyberLeek has been leaking alleged gameplay footage and maps, claiming to have a playable build. Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent, confirmed some leaks are legitimate by subpoenaing tech companies for user data.
How it unfolded
- Aug 18, 2026Two clips of alleged GTA 6 gameplay leak online, showing a knockoff Ranchero and gameplay tweaks.
- Aug 21, 2026Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft, Discord, and GitHub for data related to the leaks. The leaker claims protest against no physical disc release.
- Aug 23, 2026Leaks continue with higher quality footage; former Rockstar director calls them a 'nothing burger'.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Take-Two confirms some leaks are legitimate and is taking legal action to identify the leaker.
- Analysts
- Video game journalist Wesley Yin-Poole says the leaks will be devastating to the developers who worked on the game for a decade.
- Public
- Some fans are excited by the leaks, feeling they make the game feel real, while others are concerned about story spoilers.
- Caution
- Some question the leaker's motives, noting they solicit cryptocurrency donations with each release.
Still unverified
The authenticity of the leaked gameplay is not fully confirmed by Rockstar, and the leaker's claim of having a full playable build is unverified.