Rockstar Games has publicly addressed the ongoing Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, with the developer calling the situation "heartbreaking" and stating that the unauthorized, unpolished clips were not how the studio intended the game to be revealed. However, mere hours after Rockstar's statement and a day before Netflix's extended reveal, the hacking group Cyberleek has shared yet another video showcasing Grand Theft Auto 6.
The latest leaked clip features the game's co-protagonist Jason breaking into a car, pulling the driver out, and then driving the stolen vehicle. The video concludes with a brief shot of Lucia Caminos, GTA 6's other playable character, appearing in what seems to be a bar. Lucia's absence from previous leaked footage had led some to speculate that the hackers had not progressed far into the game.
This new leak underscores Cyberleek's persistent defiance towards Rockstar. Prior to this, the group had threatened further leaks unless Rockstar reversed its decision to release Grand Theft Auto 6 without a physical disc. The group has continued to release rough gameplay clips, some of which appeared to mock the studio. The perceived mockery escalated in late August when Cyberleek encouraged fans to protest at Rockstar's or Take-Two's offices over the removal of physical discs.
While most of the footage released so far has been described as impressive yet random, and the hackers have largely avoided story spoilers, the inclusion of Lucia may signal a more significant information breach. With Netflix's extended preview imminent, Cyberleek's ability to be the sole source of GTA 6 gameplay is diminishing. Releasing story spoilers could be a tactic to maintain visibility and potentially monetize the associated cryptocurrency.
The hacking group has urged viewers to increase the trading volume of their associated crypto coin to $50 million, promising footage of a bus driving through crowded beach areas if this target is met. As of this writing, 15 separate clips of Grand Theft Auto 6 have been leaked. This number is considerably smaller than the 50 videos leaked in 2023. The audacious nature of the recent breaches and Rockstar's inability to halt the leaks have contributed to the situation's notoriety.