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Rockstar responds to GTA 6 leaks
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The gist
Rockstar Games called GTA 6 leaks 'heartbreaking' and confirmed November 19 launch. Fans await Netflix preview Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.
Background
Grand Theft Auto 6, one of the most anticipated games ever, has been hit by a series of unauthorized gameplay videos leaked online over the past week. The leaks, attributed to a group called Cyberleeks, show unfinished gameplay and story spoilers, prompting Rockstar to break its silence. The company expressed disappointment and urged fans to wait for the official release, while also preparing an extended look at the game on Netflix.
How it unfolded
- recentlyA series of unauthorized GTA 6 gameplay videos leak online, attributed to a group called Cyberleeks.
- Aug 25, 2026Bloomberg reports that Rockstar employees are angry about the leaks, and Take-Two is trying to identify the leaker.
- Aug 26, 2026Rockstar issues a public statement calling the leaks 'heartbreaking' and confirming the November 19 release date.
- Aug 27, 2026Rockstar and Netflix are set to air an extended look at GTA 6 at 3 p.m. ET.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Rockstar says the leaks are 'heartbreaking' and not how they intended fans to see the game, urging patience until November 19.
- Leaker
- The group behind the leaks claims to act in players' interests, criticizing Rockstar's anti-consumer practices like no disc version at launch.
- Analysts
- The leaks may impact the intended game experience due to spoilers, but the game is still expected to be the biggest launch of the decade.
Still unverified
Internal reports say Rockstar couldn't find the leaker and didn't know how the playable build leaked.