Rockstar hit with more leaks as GTA 6 gameplay and assets appear to circulate on social media

A hacker group, named CyberLeek, is leaking daily content related to the upcoming game GTA 6. The leaked materials consist of gameplay mechanics, assets, and a full game map. The group has vowed to release new videos daily, claiming they have not yet confirmed the authenticity of the material. The origin and age of the leaked content are still unclear. Rockstar and its parent company, Take-Two Interactive, are actively trying to remove the leaked footage from social media platforms.

CyberLeek began posting footage earlier in the week, with two more videos appearing on consecutive days. The latest clip shows a character named Jason Duval spell out "LEEK" with bullet holes on a wall, indicating that the leakers have access to a playable version of the game. However, it remains uncertain how recent this particular build is and how much of the game is currently playable.

The group is demanding that Rockstar reconsider its all-digital strategy for GTA 6, including digital pre-orders and the absence of physical discs. CyberLeek has also threatened other publishers, stating, "If CyberLeek can reach Rockstar, no one is safe." GamesIndustry.biz has reached out to Take-Two for a comment.

This is not the first time Rockstar has faced GTA 6 leaks. In September 2022, around a year before the official announcement, the company experienced a major leak of 90 in-development videos. The authenticity of the footage was later confirmed when Take-Two removed the related YouTube videos. The FBI investigated the individual responsible for the leaks at the time. In December 2023, the game's trailer was leaked a day before its scheduled premiere, leading Rockstar to release the official first look earlier than planned.

Earlier this year, Rockstar encountered a third-party data breach, in which a hacker group gained access to limited non-material information. The most recent leaked footage arrives a week before an extended gameplay reveal on Netflix, scheduled to premiere on August 27. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick recently told GamesIndustry.biz that the partnership with Netflix is part of a broader marketing campaign, describing it as "an appetizer, main course, and dessert" and highlighting Netflix as a valuable marketing and distribution partner for Rockstar.