Extended gameplay footage, purportedly showcasing Grand Theft Auto 6's story prologue, has surfaced online, marking a notable intensification of recent leaks. The footage, which lasts over four minutes and features the character Lucia, is circulating on social media and offers early glimpses into key narrative elements. This development arrives shortly after Rockstar Games issued a statement acknowledging the "heartbreaking" impact of earlier leaks on its development team and warning players about potential story spoilers.
Rockstar confirmed that it is still actively developing the game, though it is now "nearly" finished, with the November 19 release date remaining its target. The leaker, however, has made unsubstantiated claims that the game is not yet complete and that too much work remains for a timely release. The leaker also claims to possess a recent build of the game, though this cannot be independently verified. The exact method by which the leaker obtained this footage remains unknown, but Rockstar and publisher Take-Two Interactive are reportedly investigating.
The leaker has also solicited "support" through their own cryptocurrency, an endeavor widely perceived as a means of financial gain. The continuation of future footage leaks may reportedly depend on the trading volume and price of this cryptocurrency. Over the past week, more than a dozen clips have been released, revealing various aspects of Grand Theft Auto 6's world and causing concern for Rockstar.
Despite the recent leaks, former Rockstar Games technical director Obbe Vermeij suggested that the company has navigated similar controversies in the past, referencing the "Hot Coffee" scandal. This latest leak comes just ahead of Rockstar's official unveiling of Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay through its "Extended Look" trailer, scheduled to premiere on Netflix before becoming available on other platforms.