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Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord over GTA 6 leaks
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has initiated legal action to identify the source of recent Grand Theft Auto VI leaks. Following a series of unauthorized gameplay videos and map images released by a group known as CyberLeek, two federal judges in New York authorized subpoenas for Microsoft and Discord. The subpoenas seek user data, including IP addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers, to trace the origin of the leaked content.
The leaked material includes footage of characters like Jason, gameplay mechanics such as a basketball mini-game, and depictions of the Leonida region. Some reports suggest the leaker may have interactive access to a playable build, potentially running on a PC. The leaks have coincided with a period of market volatility for Take-Two, which saw a significant drop in market value following the incidents.
Despite the security breaches, Rockstar Games intends to proceed with its scheduled marketing timeline. A 30-minute special titled ‘GTA VI: An Extended Look’ is set to premiere on Netflix on August 27, with subsequent availability on YouTube and Rockstar’s official website.
Entities
Cyberleek · Cyberleek · Discord · Grand Theft Auto VI · Jason Duval · Leonida · Microsoft · Netflix · Rockstar Games · Rockstar India · Take-Two Interactive
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pre-orders for GTA 6 have reportedly reached 4.38 million copies, generating approximately $429 million in revenue.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The leaked footage suggests the game will feature a six-star wanted level system.
- [● 8 SOURCES] Rockstar Games is scheduled to release an extended first look at GTA 6 on Netflix on August 27. www.gamesource.it · wolfsgamingblog.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Leaked material includes gameplay footage, a map of Leonida, and cinematic sequences. www.gaming.net
- [● 7 SOURCES] Rockstar Games is using DMCA takedown notices to remove leaked footage from platforms like X and YouTube. wolfsgamingblog.com · www.gaming.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Leaker Cyberleek claims the game could feature a system to exchange in-game currency for real-world cash.
- [● 19 SOURCES] The hacking group Cyberleek claims their leaks are a protest against Rockstar Games' decision to release GTA 6 without a physical edition. www.gamesource.it · wolfsgamingblog.com · www.gaming.net · www.techgaming.it · www.tecnoandroid.it · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The official release date for Grand Theft Auto VI is set for November 19, 2026. www.letemsvetemapplem.eu · svetapple.sk · infoarenales.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The leaker claims the game could allow players to exchange in-game currency for real-world cash.
- [● 5 SOURCES] An official extended look at GTA 6 is scheduled for release on August 27. www.gamesource.it · www.infomagazine.ma · www.letemsvetemapplem.eu
- [● 16 SOURCES] The leaks are a protest against Rockstar Games' decision to release the game without a physical edition. www.gaming.net · www.techgaming.it · www.tecnoandroid.it · www.gamesource.it · www.infomagazine.ma · +8 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] A hacker group known as Cyberleek claims to have a playable build of Grand Theft Auto VI. www.gaming.net · wolfsgamingblog.com · www.letemsvetemapplem.eu · overclocking.com · www.tecnoandroid.it · +11 more