GTA 6 Gameplay and Map Appear to Leak Online, Group Reportedly Responsible Threatens Rockstar Over All-Digital Future

GTA 6 appears to have experienced another substantial leak, with gameplay videos and a map image surfacing online. Two videos show the protagonist navigating his environment, including a basketball game and an incident where he assaults a non-player character. An image purportedly depicting the complete map has also circulated. The origin and age of these assets are uncertain, but they seem to have emerged from a cryptocurrency and a website linked to a group called CyberLeek.

The website lists three demands for Rockstar Games and other game publishers, seemingly in reaction to Rockstar's shift towards all-digital game purchases, perceived "fake" DLC, and removal of single-player content. The manifesto criticizes the lack of a physical disc for GTA 6 and The Crew, and threatens further leaks, warning publishers that if they don't comply, they too will be targeted.

The authenticity of the leaked materials remains unverified, but Rockstar and its parent company Take-Two are actively attempting to remove the videos from social media. The leak comes days before the game's release, a Netflix-exclusive event slated for August 27. GTA 6 has faced numerous leaks in the past, with over 90 videos and images from an early version being exposed in 2022, largely due to a hacker group.

The publisher's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, expressed frustration over these leaks, stating that while they are disappointing, they don't believe they have significantly impacted the team. Earlier this year, Rockstar confirmed a data breach affecting company information, but they claimed it had no impact on their operations or players. GTA 6 is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.