Take-Two Issues Subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord in Pursuit of GTA 6 Leaker
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Take-Two Interactive has filed federal subpoenas against Microsoft and Discord to identify the hacker behind recent Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay leaks. The legal action comes as Rockstar prepares for an official game preview ahead of its November launch.
Take-Two Interactive is escalating its battle against the security breaches surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6. According to reporting by Kotaku and Polygon, the publisher has filed federal subpoenas targeting Microsoft and Discord to unmask the individual known as Cyberleek. Legal documents demand extensive user data, including IP access logs, phone numbers, and connected accounts from Discord servers, alongside internal Microsoft and GitHub investigation records. This legal maneuver follows a fresh wave of unauthorized gameplay clips and persistent threats of further leaks.
The situation highlights the ongoing friction between the community desire for early details and the harsh realities of studio development security. The hacker behind the recent breach has reportedly used the incident to drive cryptocurrency schemes, generating thousands in trading fees while citing grievances like the upcoming game going digital-only as motivation. For players across console and PC ecosystems, the leaks mostly serve as unwanted disruptions to the official hype cycle carefully orchestrated by Rockstar Games.
Fortunately, the community does not have to rely on murky forum leaks much longer. Rockstar has partnered with Netflix to release an extended official preview of Grand Theft Auto 6, putting the focus back on legitimate marketing ahead of the game's November 19 launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. As publishers ramp up legal and technical protections, the episode serves as another reminder of how high the stakes are for the biggest launches in modern entertainment.
Tags: GTA 6, Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive, Gaming News, Industry
Original article: Polygon