Take-Two Escalates GTA 6 Leak Investigation With Federal Subpoenas
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Take-Two has filed federal subpoenas against Discord and Microsoft to track down the group behind the GTA 6 leaks, while hardware and television adaptations make major industry waves.
Take-Two Interactive is taking legal action following the massive GTA 6 security breach that disrupted the gaming community last year. According to reporting from IGN South Africa, Rockstar Games' parent company has filed subpoenas in federal court targeting Discord and Microsoft. Investigators are seeking user data and communication records connected to the Cyberleek group, which allegedly orchestrated the leaks. For players and creators who watched the confidential development footage circulate across social platforms, this move highlights just how fiercely major studios protect their pre-release pipelines.
In hardware news, Microsoft is reportedly preparing a high-end collector item that comes with a steep price tag. Leaks indicate that a translucent green Xbox Series X special edition could retail around €899.99, roughly $900 USD, nearly doubling the launch price of the standard 1TB console from 2020. While limited-edition hardware always attracts collectors and hardware enthusiasts, a price point this high will certainly spark debate across cross-platform communities regarding the value of premium aesthetics.
Meanwhile, the upcoming God of War television adaptation has hit a notable casting pivot. Dave Bautista is officially stepping into the role of Kratos, taking over the physical demands of the Spartan warrior. Ryan Hurst was originally slated for the part and had already begun filming the inaugural season when a torn bicep forced him to step away from production. Transitioning lead actors mid-production is never simple, but bringing in an action veteran like Bautista ensures the series maintains serious momentum as it builds toward release.
Tags: GTA 6, Xbox, Gaming News, Industry
Original article: IGN South Africa