Rockstar finally responds to ‘heartbreaking’ GTA VI leaks

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August 26, 2026, 12:04 PM

• •Rockstar said leaked GTA VI gameplay videos were "heartbreaking for our team."
• •The company apologized for delays in sharing official details and said the game is nearly finished.
• •Another leaked clip appeared after Rockstar's statement, showing Jason carjacking a vehicle and Lucia appearing briefly.
• •The article says CyberLeek claimed responsibility for the leaks and tied them partly to cryptocurrency promotion.
• •Take-Two Interactive has sought subpoenas for Microsoft and Discord to help identify the source of the leaks.
• •Rockstar said an extended look at the game would stream on Netflix before appearing on YouTube, ahead of the November 19 release.

Rockstar Games issued its first official statement after several days of Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay leaks. The studio said the leaks were "heartbreaking" for its team and apologized for the long wait for official gameplay details, adding that the game is nearly finished. The article says a group or individual calling itself CyberLeek claimed responsibility and used the leaks in part to promote a cryptocurrency, while Take-Two sought subpoenas involving Microsoft and Discord. Rockstar also said fans would get an extended look at the game via a Netflix stream before its planned November 19 release.

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