Take-Two Begins Legal Subpoenas to Track Down GTA 6 Leakers
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Take-Two has filed federal subpoenas against Microsoft and Discord to unmask the individuals behind the recent GTA 6 leaks, which are tied to a questionable crypto scheme.
The hunt for the source behind the recent Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks is officially moving through the federal court system. As reported by Eurogamer, Take-Two has filed multiple subpoenas targeting Microsoft and Discord to secure account details, IP addresses, and communications tied to the leak. The publisher is demanding any data sufficient to identify the individuals operating under user names like CyberLeek, which has claimed responsibility for the circulating footage.
The breach has brought another wave of unpolished gameplay and internal assets into public view, spanning several clips featuring co-protagonist Jason navigating Vice City. While the group behind the leaks has attempted to frame the drops as a fight for player advocacy, the reality of the operation leans away from consumer rights and toward digital marketing schemes. Reporting from outlets like Polygon highlights a connected cryptocurrency push centered around a meme coin, which the leakers are using to gate further footage releases and drive personal financial gain.
For the broader community, these leaks mostly serve as a frustrating disruption to Rockstar's tightly managed rollout. Major development studios treat trailers and reveals as precise cultural moments for fans to share together on streaming and social platforms, making chaotic leaks a headache for both creators and players. Microsoft and Discord now have a tight deadline to hand over requested user information, setting the stage for what will likely be a severe legal response from Take-Two.
Tags: GTA 6, Rockstar Games, Take-Two, Industry News
Original article: Eurogamer