Massive GTA 5 Leak Unearths Scrapped Liberty City DLC and Early GTA 6 Files
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
A massive 200GB data leak from Rockstar Games reveals scrapped single player content for GTA 5, including an ambitious Liberty City expansion and early development files for GTA 6.
Rockstar Games has faced another major data breach, with a newly circulating 200GB leak giving players a clear look at what could have been. According to reports covered by Eurogamer, the massive data dump includes source code and files suggesting Rockstar once planned a massive Liberty City expansion for Grand Theft Auto 5 before ultimately shelving it. Fans and content creators combing through the files have found unused assets, cut dialogue, early mapping tools, and even very early development materials related to Grand Theft Auto 6.
This newly surfaced data adds weight to years of rumors surrounding scrapped single player content for GTA 5. Previous reports from cast and crew previously confirmed that story DLC, including a spy themed adventure starring Trevor, was pushed aside when GTA Online turned into a massive financial juggernaut. Content creators exploring the latest leak have even mapped out rough shoreline data for the cancelled Liberty City project, revealing a play space that dwarfs the original GTA 4 map. While some players speculate these old assets might be repurposed for future GTA 6 expansions, nothing official has been confirmed.
For a community that has spent over a decade waiting for new single player adventures in Los Santos, this leak offers a bittersweet look at alternate timelines. It highlights the difficult development choices studios face when balancing massive online revenue streams against traditional expansions. As Rockstar continues its work on the next generation of the franchise, these unearthed files serve as a fascinating historical artifact of how the studio shapes its massive open worlds behind closed doors.
Tags: GTA 5, Rockstar Games, GTA 6, PC Gaming, Leaks
Original article: Eurogamer