Take-Two Grand Theft Auto 6 Subpoena Yet to Reach Discord as Data Concerns Grow
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Take-Two has filed federal subpoenas against Discord and Microsoft over recent Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, though Discord confirms it has not yet been formally served.
Take-Two Interactive has filed federal subpoenas targeting Discord and Microsoft in an ongoing effort to track down the source of recent Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks. According to reporting from Eurogamer, the sweeping legal request asks for extensive user information including registration emails, IP addresses, phone numbers, and linked device identifiers across several community servers where the leaked footage circulated.
While the filing has understandably sparked privacy concerns among the hundreds of thousands of members inhabiting those servers, Discord has confirmed it is still waiting on formal delivery. Discord marketing director Ryan K. Rigney clarified on social media that the platform has not yet been served with the subpoena, adding that the team will evaluate the validity and scope of the request once it arrives.
Meanwhile, Microsoft has taken a different approach regarding associated OneDrive files and Xbox accounts named in the filings. Xbox CTO Scott Van Vliet stated that Microsoft is actively cooperating with Take-Two and Rockstar Games to protect their intellectual property. As the September fourth deadline approaches for the requested data turnover, the community watches closely to see how both tech giants handle the fallout from one of the industry's largest security breaches.
Despite the massive influx of leaked gameplay clips, full map details, and mechanic showcases hitting social feeds, sources close to development indicate the breach will not disrupt upcoming promotional rollouts. For players, the situation highlights the delicate balance between community spaces and the legal realities surrounding major digital ecosystems when high-profile proprietary assets leak early.
Tags: Grand Theft Auto 6, Take-Two Interactive, Discord, Microsoft, Gaming News
Original article: Eurogamer