A playable build of GTA 6 appears to have leaked, as Rockstar and Take-Two scramble to take down videos
The crypto-peddling hacker group who leaked footage of GTA 6 earlier this week appear to have access to a playable version of Rockstar and Take-Two Interactive's forthcoming open world game, if recent videos are any indication. Read more
A hacktivist group known as Cyberleek has reportedly obtained a playable build of the upcoming game Grand Theft Auto 6, according to recent videos posted on Reddit. The group's videos, watermarked with a QR code and a request to purchase cryptocurrency, showcase a player flying a blue single-seater plane over the game's Vice City setting, pausing the action to change radio stations.
The footage also includes apparent gameplay of protagonist Jason shooting a wall with a rifle, spelling out "Leek" in bullet holes. These videos suggest the leak contains more than just stolen footage, as the hackers are believed to have access to a functional build of the game. Cyberleek claims to be a group of consumer rights activists who oppose digital preorders, singleplayer DLC, and always-online game shutdowns.
Their actions have been criticized as a tactic to solicit cryptocurrency donations by exploiting gamer concerns. The leaked build is likely an older version of GTA 6, but it may still offer a glimpse into the game's development. However, the authenticity of these videos is unconfirmed, and some speculate that they could be a ploy created using generative AI based on existing GTA 5 streams.
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have not commented on the leak, but their presence appears to be behind the removal of the Reddit posts. The leak comes amidst a series of recent GTA 6 videos and a Netflix screening scheduled for August 27th.
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