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Take-Two issues subpoenas to identify GTA 6 leaker CyberLeek
Take-Two Interactive has initiated legal action to identify the individual or group known as ‘CyberLeek,’ responsible for a series of unauthorized Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay leaks. The company filed DMCA subpoenas in a U.S. federal court, requesting that Microsoft and Discord provide user data, IP addresses, and account information to unmask the leaker.
The leaks, which include high-quality footage of characters like Jason Duval and various environments in the state of Leonida, have been accompanied by a cryptocurrency promotion. The leaker has used the footage to drive interest in a specific memecoin and has issued manifestos criticizing digital-only storefronts and locked DLC. Some analysts suggest the leaks may be a sophisticated marketing tactic, though others point to the suspicious financial activity surrounding the associated crypto token.
Despite the disruption, Rockstar Games is moving forward with its scheduled marketing campaign. An extended gameplay presentation titled ‘Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look’ is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on August 27, 2026, before being released on YouTube. The game is currently slated for a global release on November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Entities
Cyberleek · Cyberleek · Discord · Microsoft · Rockstar Games · Take-Two Interactive
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] A 113GB file circulating online claiming to be a playable version of GTA 6 has been identified as malware. www.absolutegeeks.com · www.teknofilo.com · www.buzzwebzine.fr
- [● 10 SOURCES] The leaker, using the pseudonym CyberLeek, claims the leaks are a protest against digital-only game distribution and high prices. www.leiaja.com · portalgeek.co · fars-game.ir · www.bajtbox.com · meme.com
- [● 14 SOURCES] Take-Two Interactive issued DMCA subpoenas in a New York federal court to identify those responsible for GTA 6 leaks. www.leiaja.com · game.ettoday.net · respawn.outlookindia.com · brandaktuell.at
- [● 14 SOURCES] The company is seeking information from Microsoft and Discord to identify accounts linked to the leaks. www.leiaja.com · game.ettoday.net · respawn.outlookindia.com · brandaktuell.at
- [● 5 SOURCES] The leaker's website and associated Telegram channel have reportedly gone offline. respawn.fi · www.bajtbox.com · tedroid.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Take-Two issued a DMCA takedown notice to GitHub on August 19, demanding the disabling of a repository containing stolen content. game.ettoday.net
- [● 5 SOURCES] GTA 6 is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. www.monza-news.it · www.leiaja.com · www.gelora.co
- [● 7 SOURCES] The leaks are being used to promote a CyberLeek memecoin, which is described as a cryptocurrency scheme. portalgeek.co · www.bajtbox.com · meme.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] CyberLeek claims the game has been copied to multiple global locations and will release automatically if they do not check in every 24 hours. wolfsgamingblog.com · fars-game.ir
- [● 7 SOURCES] Rockstar Games will host an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI on Netflix on August 27, 2026. techgriot.co · meme.com · fastcompanybrasil.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. techgriot.co · android-mt.ouest-france.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A group of hackers known as 808 Mafia released personal data and access credentials of several Rockstar Games employees in India.