Rockstar Games has yet to identify the individual or group responsible for the recent Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay leak, nor has it determined how the breach occurred, according to a new report. The developer informed staff that the incident would not diminish the value of their work, and crucially, that marketing plans for the highly anticipated title remain unaffected.
This approach contrasts with past instances where leaks prompted swift reactions. Following the leak of GTA 6's first trailer in December 2023, Rockstar responded by releasing the official trailer ahead of schedule. However, for the current gameplay leak, the studio is not altering its promotional strategy. The reveal of GTA 6 is still slated for August 27, notably on Netflix, with no indication that this date will change.
Rockstar is actively pursuing the leakers. Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has issued subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord as part of its investigation to track down those responsible for disseminating the leaked footage. This legal action follows a pattern of significant leaks impacting the franchise; a massive leak occurred in 2022, which Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick described as "really frustrating and upsetting" at the time, though it reportedly had no financial repercussions.
While Take-Two's market value has seen a decline of over $2 billion since the latest leaks began, the report cautions that this downturn could be attributed to various market factors unrelated to the GTA 6 leaks. Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.