Take-Two Purges Leaked GTA 5 DLC and Early GTA 6 Map Footage Ahead of Launch
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Take-Two Interactive is removing YouTube videos and posts featuring leaked GTA 5 cut content and early GTA 6 map data as the studio prepares for the game's launch.
Take-Two Interactive is actively scrubbing videos and posts featuring recently surfaced files from Grand Theft Auto 5 and Grand Theft Auto 6. The leaked data, reportedly tied to the 2022 security breach, includes cut dialogue pointing to alternative narrative outcomes for Franklin, plans for a massive Liberty City expansion for GTA 5, and an extremely early build of the GTA 6 map. Content creators posting breakdowns or visuals of these assets are currently facing copyright strikes as the publisher moves to protect its upcoming slate.
As reported by IGN South Africa, the crackdown comes at a sensitive time for Rockstar Games. With the release of GTA 6 just two months away, studio security is operating at maximum capacity to prevent major story spoilers and unauthorized asset sharing. While the absence of physical retail copies helps mitigate pre-launch leaks, the persistent threat of datamined files and external breaches means publishers are relying heavily on platform-wide takedowns to keep marketing momentum under their control.
For the creator community, these aggressive copyright actions serve as a familiar reminder of the risks involved in covering unverified leaks. Even videos utilizing fan-made visualizations and avoiding direct game footage are being flagged. As the industry counts down to one of the biggest entertainment launches in history, navigating the line between public curiosity and proprietary data protection remains a major headache for both developers and streamers.
Tags: GTA 6, Rockstar Games, Leaks, Gaming News
Original article: IGN South Africa