The hacker known as Cyberleek, responsible for a wave of Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks earlier this year, has resurfaced with a new and significant threat: to release a complete build of the game online if their demands are not met.
Cyberleek previously leaked extensive footage of GTA 6, including early gameplay, story missions, and in-game locations. After a period of silence through September, the leaker resumed their activity last week, sharing new content that included nude versions of characters like Jason.
These actions prompted Take-Two Interactive, GTA 6's publisher, to initiate a hunt for Cyberleek. In late August, the company subpoenaed Discord and Microsoft in an effort to identify the hacker. The subsequent month-long silence from Cyberleek suggested that Take-Two might have been closing in, but the hacker's latest threat indicates they are not backing down.
Cyberleek's Demands
Cyberleek has stated that a full build of GTA 6 is in their possession and will be released to the public if their associated cryptocurrency, $CYBERLEEK, reaches a $30 million market cap. Alternatively, the hacker has offered not to release the build if Take-Two agrees to a physical, on-disc release for GTA 6 and issues a public apology. The leaker claims their motivation stems from dissatisfaction with the planned 'code in a box' physical release and a belief that gamers deserve physical media ownership.
However, the situation also appears to have a significant financial component, as the leaks have been directly tied to the cryptocurrency the hacker can profit from. As of this writing, $CYBERLEEK has a market cap of $6 million and has seen an increase since the leaker's offer was made public. Given the proximity to the game's launch, it is considered highly unlikely that Take-Two will meet Cyberleek's demands. The situation remains ongoing, with the gaming community awaiting further developments.