{
  "id": 2125520,
  "title": "A playable build of GTA 6 appears to have leaked, as Rockstar and Take-Two scramble to take down videos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/a-playable-build-of-gta-6-appears-to-have-leaked-as-rockstar-and-take",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-20T11:19:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/a-playable-build-of-gta-6-appears-to-have-leaked-as-rockstar-and-take-two-scramble-to-take-down-videos"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}